The scientist used inferential reasoning to reach a conclusion.
这位科学家运用推理得出了结论。
Select the best synonym for the word “inferential”:
A — deductive. “inferential” means adj. relating to or involving inference
Solving the tricky puzzle required careful ______ reasoning from the clues.
D — inferential. “inferential” means adj. relating to or involving inference
inferential — adj. relating to or involving inference. In Chinese: 推理的.
inferential is pronounced /ˌɪnfəˈrɛnʃl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · fe · ren · tial.
The scientist used inferential reasoning to reach a conclusion. (这位科学家运用推理得出了结论。)
deductive, conjectural, inferred — all close in meaning to inferential (adj. relating to or involving inference).
Yes. inferential appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.