Deduction and Presumption

Deduction

Deduction noun - An opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning.
Usage example: his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints

Presumption is a synonym for deduction in conclusion topic. In some cases you can use "Presumption" instead a noun "Deduction".

Presumption

Presumption noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.
Usage example: the presumption of innocence

Deduction is a synonym for presumption in inference topic. You can use "Deduction" instead a noun "Presumption", if it concerns topics such as assumption.

How words are described

natural natural deduction natural presumption
initial initial deduction initial presumption
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