noun
- conclusions drawn by reasoning; inferences
Usage: formal; logic
Examples
- The philosopher’s illations were based on careful observation of natural phenomena.
- Her illations from the data led to groundbreaking discoveries.
- The detective’s illations about the crime proved to be correct.
- Students struggled to follow the complex illations in the logic textbook.
- The scientist’s illations were challenged by peer reviewers.
- His illations seemed reasonable but lacked supporting evidence.