illative
Denoting logical inference
Illative describes reasoning that draws an inference or conclusion from premises.
An illative conjunction like "therefore" or "hence" signals that what follows is a logical consequence of what came before: The evidence is clear; therefore, he must be guilty.
The term appears mainly in grammar and logic discussions.
As a noun, an illative is a word or particle expressing inference.
Deriving specifics from generals
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
- premiseFoundation for logical argument
- corollaryLogical natural consequence
- entailmentLogical necessity from premises
implication · consequent · antecedent · conclusion · therefore · hence · thus · ergo
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deductive
Deriving specifics from generals
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
- premiseFoundation for logical argument
- corollaryLogical natural consequence
entailment · implication · consequent · antecedent · conclusion · therefore · hence · thus · ergo · reasoning
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illativeinterrogative
Asking in nature
declarative · concessive · causal · conditional · exclamatory