Folgern
Example: Aus den vorliegenden Daten kann man nur schwer folgern, dass die Theorie stimmt.
Definition
"Folgern" means to draw a conclusion or infer something logically based on available information or evidence. It involves reasoning from known facts to reach a new understanding or judgment, as in deducing that a theory is true from given data.
Etymology
The German verb "folgern" comes from the Latin 'consequi,' meaning 'to follow closely' or 'to pursue.' Over time, it evolved in German to mean drawing conclusions by following logical steps. Did you know? The shift from following to concluding highlights how reasoning is like following a trail of evidence.
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