inductive

in·duc·tive

adj \in-ˈdək-tiv\

Definition of INDUCTIVE

1

: leading on : inducing

2

: of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction <inductive reasoning>

3

: of or relating to inductance or electrical induction

4

: introductory

5

: involving the action of an embryological organizer : tending to produce induction

— in·duc·tive·ly adverb

First Known Use of INDUCTIVE

15th century

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

Rhymes with INDUCTIVE

conductive, constructive, deductive, destructive, instructive, obstructive, productive, reductive, seductive