inferential
|in-fer-en-tial|
C1
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/ˌɪn.fəˈrɛn.ʃəl/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪn.fəˈren.ʃəl/
related to inference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inferential' originates from the Latin word 'inferentia,' where 'inferre' meant 'to bring in or carry in.'
Historical Evolution
'inferentia' transformed into the English word 'inference,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inferential.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring in or carry in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to inference.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/08 22:06