illation

[ ih-ley-shuhn ]

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noun

the act of inferring.
an inference; conclusion.

Origin of illation

First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin illātiōn- (stem of illātiō ) “a carrying in,” equivalent to Latin illāt(us) past participle of inferre “to bring in, bear in” (il- il-¹ + lātus “brought,” earlier unrecorded tlātus; see tolerate) + -iōn- -ion

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How to use illation in a sentence

Although it be confessed, the affirmative hath the prerogative illation, and Barbara engrosseth the powerful demonstration.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne (Volume 1 of 3) | Thomas Browne
But this is a very injust illation, not well considering with what variety this part is seated in Birds.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne (Volume 1 of 3) | Thomas Browne
The student has already seen that Maori is defective in particles of illation, comparison, and copulation.
Grammar of the New Zealand language (2nd edition) | Robert Maunsell

British Dictionary definitions for illation

illation

/ (ɪˈleɪʃən) /

noun

a rare word for inference

Origin of illation

C16: from Late Latin illātiō a bringing in, from Latin illātus brought in, from inferre to bring in, from in- ² + ferre to bear, carry

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