1. the action of drawing a conclusion or making an inference from premises
Usage: formal; logic
2. a conclusion or inference drawn from premises
Usage: formal; logic

Examples

• The philosopher’s illation was based on careful reasoning.
• Her illation from the evidence seemed logical.
• The detective’s illation proved to be correct.
• Students struggled with the complex illation in the logic problem.
• The lawyer’s illation connected the facts persuasively.
• His illation drew criticism from other scholars.