illation

Meanings

Noun

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin illātiō (“logical inference, deduction, conclusion”), from illātus, perfect passive participle of inferō (“carry or bring into somewhere; conclude”), from in + ferō (“bear, carry; suffer”).

Synonyms

inference

Scrabble Score: 8

illation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
illation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 11

illation is a valid Words With Friends word