Inference and Proposition

Inference

Inference noun - An opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning.
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Synonyms for Inference

Proposition and inference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proposition" instead a noun "Inference".

Nearby Words: infer, inferred, inferential, inferable

Proposition

Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
Usage example: started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism

Inference and proposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inference" instead a noun "Proposition".

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