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deductive

de·duc·tive

UK/dɪˈdʌktɪv/ US/dɪˈdʊktɪv/ rare

adjective

1.

relating to logical deduction

  • “deductive reasoning”
2.

involving inferences from general principles

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Origin

From deduct + -ive.

Phrases

  • deductive closure
  • deductive database
  • deductive inference
  • deductive language
  • deductive mood
  • deductive reasoning

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