- in·duc·tive
- /ınˈdʌktıv/ adjtechnical : using particular examples to reach a general conclusion about something
inductive reasoning
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in|duc´tive|ly — in|duc|tive «ihn DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. of or using induction; reasoning by induction: »The inductive process itself sometimes suggests the deductive proof (Scientific American). 2. having to do with or caused by electric or magnetic induction … Useful english dictionary
in|duc|tive — «ihn DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. of or using induction; reasoning by induction: »The inductive process itself sometimes suggests the deductive proof (Scientific American). 2. having to do with or caused by electric or magnetic induction. 3. leading … Useful english dictionary
pro|duc´tive|ly — pro|duc|tive «pruh DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. producing much; fertile: »a productive farm, a productive writer. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under fertile. (Cf. ↑fertile) 2. producing food or other articles of commerce: »Farming is productive labor … Useful english dictionary
pro|duc|tive — «pruh DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. producing much; fertile: »a productive farm, a productive writer. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under fertile. (Cf. ↑fertile) 2. producing food or other articles of commerce: »Farming is productive labor … Useful english dictionary
se|duc´tive|ly — se|duc|tive «sih DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. that tempts or entices; alluring: »a very seductive offer. 2. captivating; charming: »a seductive smile. 3. arousing physical desire: »a woman with a seductive figure. – … Useful english dictionary
se|duc|tive — «sih DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. that tempts or entices; alluring: »a very seductive offer. 2. captivating; charming: »a seductive smile. 3. arousing physical desire: »a woman with a seductive figure. – … Useful english dictionary
con|duc´tive|ly — con|duc|tive «kuhn DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. having conductivity. 2. of conduction. –con|duc´tive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
con|duc|tive — «kuhn DUHK tihv», adjective. 1. having conductivity. 2. of conduction. –con|duc´tive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
de|duc´tive|ly — de|duc|tive «dih DUHK tihv», adjective. of or using deduction; reasoning by deduction: »In mathematics plausible reasoning…is only the prelude to deductive proof (Scientific American). SYNONYM(S): inferential. –de|duc´tive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
de|duc|tive — «dih DUHK tihv», adjective. of or using deduction; reasoning by deduction: »In mathematics plausible reasoning…is only the prelude to deductive proof (Scientific American). SYNONYM(S): inferential. –de|duc´tive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
re|duc´tive|ly — re|duc|tive «rih DUHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. tending to reduce; reducing. 2. of or having to do with minimal art; minimal: »To judge by art magazines and museum programs, nothing new has been done in the past few years but Happenings,… … Useful english dictionary
