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inferential

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in⋅fer⋅en⋅tial

  [in-fuh-ren-shuhl]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, by, or dependent upon inference.
Origin:
1650–60; < ML inferenti(a) inference + -al 1

Related forms:
in⋅fer⋅en⋅tial⋅ly, adverb
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in·fer·en·tial   (ĭn'fə-rěn'shəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or involving inference.

  2. Derived or capable of being derived by inference.

in'fer·en'tial·ly adv.
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Main Entry: in·fer·en·tial
Pronunciation: "in-f&-'ren-ch&l
Function: adjective
1 : relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2 : deduced or deducible by inference
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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