추론하다
To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on known facts or evidence; to infer.
Examples
3 of 5그녀의 표정으로 기분을 추론해 봐요.
Try to infer her mood from her expression.
증거를 통해 범인의 동기를 추론해야 합니다.
We must infer the suspect's motive through evidence.
대체 뭘 보고 그렇게 추론한 거야?
Based on what did you infer that?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chu-ron: 'Chu' (chase) + 'Ron' (theory). Chasing the theory/truth.
Quick Quiz
이 실험 데이터를 통해 우리는 온도가 미치는 영향을 ____ 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추론할
Examples
그녀의 표정으로 기분을 추론해 봐요.
everydayTry to infer her mood from her expression.
증거를 통해 범인의 동기를 추론해야 합니다.
formalWe must infer the suspect's motive through evidence.
대체 뭘 보고 그렇게 추론한 거야?
informalBased on what did you infer that?
논리적 사고는 주어진 전제에서 결과를 추론하는 과정이다.
academicLogical thinking is the process of inferring results from given premises.
우리는 시장 흐름을 보고 내년 매출을 추론하고 있습니다.
businessWe are inferring next year's sales based on market trends.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
추론 능력
reasoning/inference ability
연역적 추론
deductive reasoning
귀납적 추론
inductive reasoning
Often Confused With
'추측하다' is more like guessing, while '추론하다' is more formal and based on logical steps.
Usage Notes
A key verb for IELTS Reading (inference questions) and Writing Task 2 (logical development).
Common Mistakes
Using '생각하다' (to think) instead of '추론하다' when discussing a logical deduction process.
Memory Tip
Chu-ron: 'Chu' (chase) + 'Ron' (theory). Chasing the theory/truth.
Word Origin
From Hanja 推論 (to push/infer + theory).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 실험 데이터를 통해 우리는 온도가 미치는 영향을 ____ 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추론할
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More logic words
조응하다
B2To correspond or respond to something else, often in a structural or logical way. It is used to describe how two elements match or balance each other.
간접적
B2Not directly caused by something; happening through a medium or as a secondary result. It describes a relationship where there is an intermediate step between cause and effect.
수긍하다
B2To accept, concede, or agree with someone's opinion or a fact because it is reasonable and convincing. It implies a rational consent after consideration.
환기
B2The act of calling attention to a topic or feeling, or the act of refreshing the air in a room.
반론하다
B2To argue against an existing opinion, claim, or theory with a counter-argument.
임의적
B2Done by choice or at random rather than by reason, necessity, or fixed rules. It can also mean 'arbitrary' in a legal or scientific context.
연역
B2Deduction; a method of reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.
귀납
B2Induction; a method of reasoning that uses specific instances or data to form a general conclusion.
판단하다
B2To form an opinion or reach a conclusion after considering facts or evidence.
논박하다
B2To refute or rebut an opponent's argument or theory by pointing out flaws. A high-level academic word for debate.
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