English Explanatory Dictionary

illation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-illation.wav /əˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Word forms

illation illations

Etymology

From Latin illātiō (“logical inference, deduction, conclusion”), from illātus, perfect passive participle of inferō (“carry or bring into somewhere; conclude”), from in + ferō (“bear, carry; suffer”).

Synonyms

determination ergotism verdict award censure choice conclusion decision deduction illation inference judgement/judgment mind opinion result sight take view

Related words

illative
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