Inferred

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜrd/

Examples of inferred in a Sentence

formal The conclusion can be inferred from the data provided in the report.

informal I inferred from his tone that he was not happy with the situation.

slang I totally inferred that she was into him based on how she was looking at him.

figurative The artist's message can be inferred through the use of symbolism in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of inferred

• past tense: inferred
• plural: inferred
• comparative: more inferred
• superlative: most inferred
• present tense: infer
• future tense: will infer
• perfect tense: have inferred
• continuous tense: is inferring
• singular: inferred
• positive degree: inferred
• infinitive: to infer
• gerund: inferring
• participle: inferred

Origin and Evolution of inferred

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inferred' originated from the Latin word 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry forward'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inferred' has evolved to be commonly used in English to indicate deducing or concluding something based on evidence or reasoning.