inference chain
/ˈɪnfərəns ˌtʃeɪn/
a sequence of reasoning steps leading to a conclusion
inference chain in a sentence
“The inference chain broke down at the third step.”
Origin of inference chain
Latin inferre (to bring in) + English chain
Related Words
modus ponens
if P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true
modus tollens
if P then Q; Q is false; therefore P is false
syllogism
a form of deductive reasoning with two premises and a conclusion
heuristic
a mental shortcut that enables quick but imperfect judgments
satisficing
accepting a good-enough option rather than seeking the optimal one
transitivity
if A relates to B and B relates to C, then A relates to C