Antonyms for Inference
ˈɪn fər əns, -frənsin·fer·ence

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1. inference

   Demonstration, in the strict and proper sense, is the highest form of proof, and gives the most absolute certainty, but can not be applied outside of pure mathematics or other strictly deductive reasoning; there can be proof and certainty, however, in matters that do not admit of demonstration. A conclusion is the absolute and necessary result of the admission of certain premises; an inference is a probable conclusion toward which known facts, statements, or admissions point, but which they do not absolutely establish; sound premises, together with their necessary conclusion, constitute a demonstration. Evidence is that which tends to show a thing to be true; in the widest sense, as including self-evidence or consciousness, it is the basis of all knowledge. Proof in the strict sense is complete, irresistible evidence; as, there was much evidence against the accused, but not amounting to proof of guilt. Moral certainty is a conviction resting on such evidence as puts a matter beyond reasonable doubt, while not so irresistible as demonstration. Compare HYPOTHESIS; INDUCTION.

   Synonyms:
   certainty, conclusion, consequence, deduction, demonstration, evidence, induction, proof

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.3 / 8 votes

1. inference

   Antonyms:
   statement, proposition, enunciation

   Synonyms:
   deduction, corollary, conclusion, consequence

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.8 / 10 votes

1. inference, illationnoun

   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

   Synonyms:
   inference, illation

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1. inferencenoun

   Synonyms:
   deduction, conclusion, illation, corollary

How to use Inference in a sentence?

1. David Katz:

   There is still too much we don't know about this contagion to take anything for granted, we should verify every inference with empirical data. So, first out are those presumed to be at lowest risk -- good health, under age 50 -- and then others back in waves, once it is clear that severe infection rates are as low as projected.

2. Andrew Grey:

   The inference that the media stories were a major influence on prescribing trends for bisphosphonates should be treated with caution.

3. Hazlitt:

   Women never reason and therefore they are, comparatively, seldom wrong. They judge instinctively of what falls under their immediate observation or experience, and do not trouble themselves about remote or doubtful consequences. If they make no profound discoveries, they do not involve themselves in gross absurdities. It is only by the help of reason and logical inference, according to Hobbes, that ?man becomes excellently wise or excellently foolish.?

4. Thomas Jefferson:

   A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should to rest on inference.

5. Veronika Pechlaner:

   The market is using every little snippet on Greece to make an inference of the result, markets for now think a deal will be made, but that might be complacent.

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