Definition of infer

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Infer (v. t.) To derive by deduction or by induction; to conclude or surmise from facts or premises; to accept or derive, as a consequence, conclusion, or probability; to imply; as, I inferred his determination from his silence..

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Popularity :: Popularity (n.) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity..
Underling :: Underling (n.) An inferior person or agent; a subordinate; hence, a mean, sorry fellow..
Subaltern :: Subaltern (a.) Ranked or ranged below; subordinate; inferior; specifically (Mil.), ranking as a junior officer; being below the rank of captain; as, a subaltern officer..
Pettifogger :: Pettifogger (n.) A lawyer who deals in petty cases; an attorney whose methods are mean and tricky; an inferior lawyer.
Whigling :: Whigling (n.) A petty or inferior Whig; -- used in contempt.
Tartarus :: Tartarus (n.) The infernal regions, described in the Iliad as situated as far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, and by later writers as the place of punishment for the spirits of the wicked. By the later poets, also, the name is often used synonymously with Hades, or the Lower World in general..
Occidental :: Occidental (a.) Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior..
Razee :: Razee (v. t.) An armed ship having her upper deck cut away, and thus reduced to the next inferior rate, as a seventy-four cut down to a frigate..
Conjecture :: Conjecture (v. i.) To make conjectures; to surmise; to guess; to infer; to form an opinion; to imagine.
Subcontrary :: Subcontrary (a.) Contrary in an inferior degree.
Base :: Base (a.) Alloyed with inferior metal; debased; as, base coin; base bullion..
Puny :: Puny (superl.) Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble; inferior; petty.
Illatively :: Illatively (adv.) By inference; as an illative; in an illative manner.
Dysgenesis :: Dysgenesis (n.) A condition of not generating or breeding freely; infertility; a form homogenesis in which the hybrids are sterile among themselves, but are fertile with members of either parent race..
Undermeal :: Undermeal (n.) The inferior, or after, part of the day; the afternoon..
A Priori :: A priori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori..
Youngger :: Youngger (n.) One who is younger; an inferior in age; a junior.
Low :: Low (superl.) Occupying an inferior position or place; not high or elevated; depressed in comparison with something else; as, low ground; a low flight..
Construct :: Construct (a.) Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference..
Sequel :: Sequel (n.) Conclusion; inference.
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