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Inference (
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Classification: Subordinate: Distinct Statement
Definition: A statement and the argument or reason for that statement (supporting proposition precedes).
Conjunctions: therefore, wherefore, consequently, accordingly, etc.
Distinctions: Ground, Bilateral, Action-Result
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Ground (G) vs Inference (
)
)When the supporting statement precedes, it is an Inference relationship. When the supporting statment follows, it is a Ground relationship.
Thus, in both cases the label will always be in the second of the two arcs.
Bill ate the donut because he was hungry. (Ground)
Bill was hungry and so ate the donut. (Inference)
Inference () vs Bilateral (BL)
) vs Bilateral (BL)Use Bilateral when you have three propositions that you want to relate, the grounding one sandwiched between two inferences. Conversely, Gound and Inference will only relate two propositions (or groups of propositions).
It is already April. I really need to do my taxes! (Inference)
I need to do my taxes because it is April 14th. I really need to do my taxes! (Bilateral)
Inference () vs Action-Result (Ac/Res)
) vs Action-Result (Ac/Res)Inference focusses more on the logical outcome of a truth or reality. Action-Result connotes a cause-effect relationship.
Jesus commanded that the sea be still. Therefore we need not be afraid. (Inference)
Jesus commanded that the sea be still and it was still. (Action-Result)
