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inference to the best explanation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of abductive reasoning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: fixed phrase

Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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Synonyms: abductive reasoning

Antonyms: none provided

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