inductive (redirected from inductiveness)

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.

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in·ductive·ly adv.

in·ductive·ness n.

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inductive

Adjective

1. Logic of or using induction: inductive reasoning

2. of or operated by electrical or magnetic induction

Thesaurus

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 inducive causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"