illative

1 of 2

noun

il·​la·​tive ˈi-lə-tiv  i-ˈlā- 

1

: a word (such as therefore) or phrase (such as as a consequence) introducing an inference

2

: illation sense 2

illative

2 of 2

adjective

: inferential

illatively adverb

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined above