Definitions for illationɪˈleɪ ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
il•la•tionɪˈleɪ ʃən(n.)
the act of inferring.
an inference; conclusion.
Origin of illation:
1525–35; < L illātiō act of bringing in, der. (with -tiō-tion ) of inferre to bear in (ptp. illātus); see infer
Princeton's WordNet
inference, illation(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
Wiktionary
illation(Noun)
The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.
Origin: From illatio, from illatus, perfect passive participle of infero, from in + fero.
Webster Dictionary
Illation(noun)
the act or process of inferring from premises or reasons; perception of the connection between ideas; that which is inferred; inference; deduction; conclusion
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