Definition and Synonyms for Infer

Definition of Infer

1. Reason by deduction; establish by deduction Verb
2. Draw from specific cases for more general cases Verb
3. Conclude by reasoning; in logic Verb
4. Guess correctly; solve by guessing Verb
5. Believe to be the case Verb

Morphology of "infer"

inferred
inferring

Synonyms for word "infer"

Semanticaly linked words with "infer"

Lexical Analysis for "infer"

inference
Noun
derivation
3
1. the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
2. the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
3. the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

Words Rhyme with infer

Etymology for infer

etymology inferrest
etymology inferreth
etymology misinfer
etymologically related -ferous
etymologically related inferable
etymologically related inference
etymological origin of inferō [Latin]
is derived from inferred
is derived from inferring
is derived from infers