Illation Apr 2026

: Words like "therefore," "thus," "hence," or "so" that signal a consequence or introduce an inference.

The term originated in the mid-1500s, with its earliest recorded use attributed to Thomas More in 1533 . It is derived from the Latin root illat- ("brought in"), coming from the verb inferre , which means to "bring in" or "deduce". Related Linguistic Concepts illation

Beyond its formal definition, "Illation" appears in specific modern niches: : Words like "therefore," "thus," "hence," or "so"

: A term used in philosophy and psychology to describe the mind's inherent power to arrive at a conclusion from evidence. Modern Contexts : Words like "therefore

: Illation is the title of a 2022 short film about a professor falsely accused of misconduct.