Definitions
- Referring to something that can be obtained or deduced from a given source or set of information. - Describing a conclusion or result that can be logically drawn from a premise or evidence. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that can be traced back to a specific origin or cause.
- Referring to a conclusion or deduction that can be made based on available evidence or information. - Describing an assumption or hypothesis that can be drawn from a given situation or context. - Talking about a meaning or implication that can be inferred from a statement or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to drawing conclusions or making deductions.
- 2Both words involve using available information or evidence.
- 3Both words are used to describe logical reasoning.
- 4Both words are adjectives that describe qualities or characteristics.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Derivable refers to something that can be obtained or deduced from a given source, while inferable refers to a conclusion or deduction that can be made based on available evidence or information.
- 2Direction: Derivable implies a direction from the source to the conclusion, while inferable implies a direction from the conclusion to the source.
- 3Focus: Derivable emphasizes the process of obtaining or deducing, while inferable emphasizes the act of drawing a conclusion or making a deduction.
- 4Usage: Derivable is more commonly used in technical or academic contexts, while inferable is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Derivable has a neutral connotation, while inferable can have a negative connotation when used to imply assumptions or speculations.
Remember this!
Derivable and inferable are synonyms that both describe the act of drawing conclusions or making deductions. However, derivable emphasizes the process of obtaining or deducing information from a given source, while inferable emphasizes the act of drawing a conclusion or making a deduction based on available evidence or information. Derivable is more commonly used in technical or academic contexts, while inferable is more commonly used in everyday language.
