Definition of Inferential

relating to or involving inference

Examples of Inferential in a sentence

If you use inferential thought, you imply things based on the facts you already know to be true.  🔊

If you can solve a problem by using deduction, then you have solved it with inferential thinking.  🔊

If we know that the vase was broken while Kim was the only one at home, we can use inferential thinking to determine that she is the most likely culprit.  🔊

When you make an assumption based on the facts you already know, you are using inferential thinking to reach a conclusion without hard evidence.  🔊

Inferential thought dictates that you can make assumptions based on things you already know, such as assuming that it will be cold tomorrow because it was cold today.  🔊

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