Example: The inference from his argument is that we should change the law.
Definition
"The inference" is the process or act of deriving logical conclusions from premises or evidence. In philosophy, it refers to the reasoning step where one moves from known facts or statements to a new conclusion, as in 'The inference from his argument is that we should change the law.'
The word "inference" comes from the Latin verb 'inferre,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' It entered English via Old French 'inference,' reflecting the idea of carrying or bringing a conclusion into understanding based on evidence or reasoning.
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