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Inductive

//ɪnˈdʌktɪv// adj

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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

Etymology

From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

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