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illation

[ ih-ley-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act of inferring.
an inference; conclusion.

illation

/ ɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

See inference
a rare word for inference

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Word History and Origins

Origin of illation¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin illātiōn- (stem of illātiō ) “a carrying in,” equivalent to Latin illāt(us) past participle of inferre “to bring in, bear in” ( il- il- ¹ + lātus “brought,” earlier unrecorded tlātus; tolerate ) + -iōn- -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of illation¹

C16: from Late Latin illātiō a bringing in, from Latin illātus brought in, from inferre to bring in, from in- ² + ferre to bear, carry

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Example Sentences

Although it be confessed, the affirmative hath the prerogative illation, and Barbara engrosseth the powerful demonstration.

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But this is a very injust illation, not well considering with what variety this part is seated in Birds.

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The student has already seen that Maori is defective in particles of illation, comparison, and copulation.

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