Inductive

//ɪnˈdʌktɪv// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances.
  2. 2
    Of, relating to, or arising from inductance.
  3. 3
    Introductory or preparatory.
  4. 4
    Influencing; tending to induce or cause.

    "A brutish vice, / Inductive mainly to the sin of Eve."

Adjective
  1. 1
    inducing or influencing; leading on wordnet
  2. 2
    of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion wordnet
  3. 3
    arising from inductance wordnet

Synonyms

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a fortioria posterioria priorianalyticanalyticalbaconian

Example

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"Inductive reasoning is like scientific investigation. It consists of drawing conclusions from observations. These conclusions turn into general laws if they're considered valid for all similar cases."

Etymology

From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

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