How Do You Spell INFER?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈɜː] (IPA)

The word "infer" is spelled with the phoneme /ɪn/ at the beginning, which sounds like the word "in". The middle sound is the 'f' sound which is represented by the phoneme /f/. Finally, it ends with the /ər/ sound, known as the schwa sound which is the unstressed sound in many English words. The IPA transcription for "infer" is /ɪnˈfɜːr/. It means to deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning, or to guess or speculate.

INFER Meaning and Definition

  1. Infer is a verb that primarily means to deduce or conclude information or meaning from evidence, clues, or reasoning. When one infers, they make an educated guess or draw a logical conclusion based on the available information. This process involves analyzing and interpreting the available data or evidence and then drawing an inference or forming an opinion that is not explicitly stated. Inferences are often made in situations where there is missing or incomplete information, requiring individuals to fill in the gaps by using their analytical skills.

    The act of inferring requires individuals to use their intuition, logical thinking, and cognitive abilities to draw connections, recognize patterns, and determine possible implications or outcomes. It involves going beyond the surface level and making assumptions or educated guesses about the underlying meaning, intention, or cause behind an event or statement. Inferences can be made in various contexts, including reading comprehension, scientific research, or everyday situations where one has to make judgments or predictions based on limited information.

    Overall, the ability to infer is important for critical thinking and problem-solving, as it allows individuals to go beyond the explicitly stated information and make reasonable conclusions based on their analysis and reasoning.

  2. To deduce as a fact or consequence; to assume or draw, as a conclusion, from general facts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INFER

The word "infer" is derived from the Latin word "inferre", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "ferre" (meaning "to carry" or "to bear"). Thus, "inferre" originally meant "to carry in" or "to bring in". Over time, the word evolved in Latin to also mean "to bring about", "to produce", or "to cause". The English word "infer" developed from this Latin sense of "to bring about", and it refers to the act of deducing or concluding something based on evidence or reasoning.

Idioms with the word INFER

  • infer sth from sth The idiom "infer something from something" means to deduce or draw a conclusion about something based on the information or evidence provided. It implies using reasoning or analysis to make an educated guess or derive meaning from the given facts or observations.

Similar spelling words for INFER

Conjugate verb Infer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inferred
you would have inferred
he/she/it would have inferred
we would have inferred
they would have inferred
I would have infer
you would have infer
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been inferring
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they would have been inferring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would infer
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be inferring
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FUTURE

I will infer
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he/she/it will infer
we will infer
they will infer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be inferring
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inferred
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been inferring
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IMPERATIVE

you infer
we let´s infer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to infer

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was inferring
you were inferring
he/she/it was inferring
we were inferring
they were inferring

PAST PARTICIPLE

inferred

PAST PERFECT

I had inferred
you had inferred
he/she/it had inferred
we had inferred
they had inferred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been inferring
you had been inferring
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we had been inferring
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PRESENT

I infer
you infer
he/she/it infers
we infer
they infer

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am inferring
you are inferring
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inferring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inferred
you have inferred
he/she/it has inferred
we have inferred
they have inferred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been inferring
you have been inferring
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we have been inferring
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it infer

SIMPLE PAST

I inferred
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