inferential

Other forms: inferentially

Definitions of inferential

1. adjective

   relating to or having the nature of illation or inference
   synonyms: illative
2. adjective

   derived or capable of being derived by inference
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   connotative

   having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
3. adjective

   resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference
   “inferential reasoning”

   synonyms: illative

   deductive

   involving inferences from general principles
4. adjective

   of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion
   synonyms:

   deductive

   involving inferences from general principles
5. adjective

   based on interpretation; not directly expressed
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   constructive

   constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development