transitivity
/ˌtrænsɪˈtɪvɪti/
if A relates to B and B relates to C, then A relates to C
transitivity in a sentence
“Transitivity: if A > B and B > C, then A > C.”
Origin of transitivity
Latin transire (to go across)
Related Words
deduction
reasoning from general premises to a logically certain conclusion
induction
inferring general principles from specific observations
abduction
inferring the best explanation for observed evidence
analogical reasoning
drawing conclusions based on similarities between cases
counterfactual
considering what would happen if something were different
inference chain
a sequence of reasoning steps leading to a conclusion