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inductive
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in·duc·tive  (n-dktv)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or using logical induction: inductive reasoning.
2. Electricity Of or arising from inductance: inductive reactance.
3. Causing or influencing; inducing.
4. Introductory.

in·ductive·ly adv.
in·ductive·ness n.

inductive
Adjective
1. Logic of or using induction: inductive reasoning
2. of or operated by electrical or magnetic induction
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inductive - arising from inductance; "inductive reactance"
electricity - a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
2.inductive - of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion; "inductive reasoning"
logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
synthetical, synthetic - of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts; "`all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition"
a posteriori - involving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes; "a posteriori demonstration"
deductive - involving inferences from general principles
3.inductive - inducing or influencing; leading on; "inductive to the sin of Eve"- John Milton
causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"


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