sequitur

noun

ˈse-kwə-tər How to pronounce sequitur (audio)
Definition of sequiturnext
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning a reasonable sequitur from that announcement is that you'll be leaving the company

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  1. inference
  2. deduction
  3. conclusion
Noun
  • As conversations tend to be multi-threaded, these systems might not protect against information leakage through inference or maintain conversation coherence.
    Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Only one reasonable inference can be drawn from the evidence: genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of inference
Noun
  • In addition to covering taxpayers claiming the standard deduction and deductions for student loan interest and educator expenses, Direct File will also support taxpayers claiming deductions for Health Savings Accounts.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes could be nearing a conclusion.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • At the conclusion, we’re treated to videos and photographs of the real-life figures, including footage of the unit arriving in Europe, an interview with Derriecott King at age 100 and a clip of Michelle Obama paying tribute to two of the surviving women from the unit.
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of conclusion
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“Sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequitur. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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