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infer vs reason

reason vs infer

infer is not a noun while reason is a noun.

infer and reason both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
infer No No Yes No
reason Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reason is a hypernym of infer; that is, reason is a word with a broader meaning than infer:
  • infer: reason by deduction; establish by deduction
  • reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Other hypernyms of infer include conclude, reason out.
As verbs, reason is a hypernym of infer; that is, reason is a word with a broader meaning than infer:
  • infer: conclude by reasoning; in logic
  • reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Other hypernyms of infer include conclude, reason out.
As verbs, reason is a hypernym of infer; that is, reason is a word with a broader meaning than infer:
  • infer: draw from specific cases for more general cases
  • reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Other hypernyms of infer include conclude, reason out.
infer (noun) reason (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
a justification for something existing or happening
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
infer (verb) reason (verb)
reason by deduction; establish by deduction think logically
believe to be the case decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
guess correctly; solve by guessing present reasons and arguments
conclude by reasoning; in logic
draw from specific cases for more general cases
Difference between infer and reason

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