Definition
推论 (tuīlùn) is a formal verb/noun for 'to infer' or 'inference' — the logical process of reaching a conclusion from evidence. It is more abstract and reasoning-focused than 推断 (tuīduàn), which emphasizes a specific prediction or extrapolation; and unlike 推理 (tuīlǐ), which is the broader 'reasoning' process, 推论 points to the specific conclusion drawn.
verb
to inferto deduce
noun
inferenceconclusioncorollary
Examples
- 推论。Cóng tā de huà lǐ kěyǐ tuī lùn chū tā bù tóngyì.From his words we can infer that he disagrees.
- 推论。Zhège tuī lùn hái xūyào gèng duō zhèngjù lái zhīchí.This inference still needs more evidence to support it.
- 推论。Wǒmen kěyǐ cóng lìshǐ zhōng tuī lùn chū jiàoxùn.We can draw lessons from history through inference.
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