Definition

Relating to something that can be understood or concluded from evidence or reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Example

The results of the experiment were inferable from the data collected.

Conversation

I read that some emotions are inferable from body language.

That's interesting! I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it makes sense; you can tell when someone is upset even without saying a word.

Exactly! It's fascinating how much we communicate non-verbally.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inferable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "ferre" (meaning to carry or bring) combined with the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "inferable" means capable of being carried or brought in, or deduced from evidence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'brought in' ('ferre') from clues or evidence, and remember that 'inferable' means it can be deduced.

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