in·duc·tive ( n-d k tv)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·duc tive·ly adv.in·duc tive·ness n. |
inductive [ɪnˈdʌktɪv]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) relating to, involving, or operated by electrical or magnetic induction an inductive reactance
2. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic Maths of, relating to, or using induction inductive reasoning
3. serving to induce or cause
4. a rare word for introductory
5. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology producing a reaction within an organism, esp induction in embryonic tissue
inductively adv
inductiveness n
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| 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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