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illative

illative

9.9
Expressing that a conclusion follows from what was said
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪlətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ilativo
  • The word therefore is often used as an illative conjunction in formal writing.

Examples

  • In logical arguments, illative indicators help clarify the relationship between statements.

  • Can you identify the illative expressions in this text?

  • His analysis relied on several illative expressions to explain the conclusions drawn.

  • The illative reasoning in her argument was compelling.

  • In logical reasoning, terms such as 'therefore' serve as illative markers to connect premises and conclusions.

  • An illative phrase can effectively signal that a conclusion is being drawn from the presented information.

  • The use of illative expressions is crucial in academic writing to ensure that arguments are well-supported.

Synonyms

inferential
vsillative
2 8.6

Describing conclusions reached by reasoning rather than direct proof

is about expressing a conclusion that follows from what was said
implicative
vsillative
7.9

Often suggesting something without saying it directly

focuses on introducing a conclusion that follows rather than merely hinting

Compounds

illative conjunction
  • Specialized
9.9

A word that shows a conclusion from what was said before

How Inferential

conclusive
65 4.8
inferential
2 8.6
illative
  • Specialized
9.9
suggestive
18 5.2

Surface Forms

illative positive

Etymology

Illative is used for words or phrases that show a conclusion, like therefore or so. That's why an illative expression tells the reader that something follows from what has been said.