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inferred


Meanings
  • Verb

    To understand or infer something from evidence or reasoning.


Rhymes
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remembers , embers , memoirs
Homonyms
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  1. inferno (Italian) : Hell

  2. inference () : The act of inferring or the result of an inference.


Homophones
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  1. inferno (Italian) : Hell

  2. inference () : The act of inferring or the result of an inference.


Variants
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infer , inferable , inferred , inferrer , inferrers , inferrible , inferring , infers
Forms
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infers, inferred, inferring, inferredly


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'inferre' which means 'to carry or bring in'. The meaning has evolved to 'to suggest or imply'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'infer' is often used interchangeably with 'deduce'. However, 'infer' implies drawing a conclusion based on evidence, while 'deduce' implies using logical reasoning to arrive at a conclusion.

  2. The word 'inferred' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'infer'.

  3. The term 'inference' can also refer to the result of an inference, such as a logical conclusion or a deduction.


Related Concepts
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  1. deduction: The process of reaching a logical conclusion based on given information.

  2. induction: The process of forming a general principle or theory based on specific instances.


Quotes
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  1. … I "infer" that Swinburne found an adequate outlet for the creative impulse in his poetry …

    - T. S. Eliot,{it}The Sacred Wood{/it},1920
  2. Lucy … reseated herself with an alacrity and cheerfulness which seemed to "infer" that she could taste no greater delight …

    - Jane Austen,{it}Sense and Sensibility{/it},1811
  3. May I remark here that although I seem to "infer" that private communication is an unholy mess of grammatical barbarism,  … such is not my intent …

    - V. Louise Higgins,"Approaching Usage in the Classroom",{"source"=>"{it}English Journal{/it}", "aqdate"=>"March 1960"}

Culture
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In literature, 'inferred' is often used in the context of making deductions or drawing conclusions from evidence. In art, it can refer to the process of extracting meaning from visual elements. In music, it can refer to the process of deriving new harmonies or melodies from existing ones.

How to Memorize "inferred"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a detective solving a mystery by piecing together clues and making deductions. This is an example of 'inferring'.
    - Visualize a jigsaw puzzle being put together. Each piece represents a piece of evidence, and the completed puzzle represents the final inference or conclusion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inferred' with the process of making deductions or drawing conclusions.
    - Think of the word 'inferred' as meaning 'understood' or 'deduced'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-N-F-E-R-R to remember the meaning of 'inferred': 'Infer' from 'Evidence' 'Reasoning' and 'Results'.


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