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inductive

in·duc·tive

UK/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ US/ˌɪˈndʌktɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to logical induction

  • “inductive thinking”
2.

arising from inductance

  • “inductive reactance”
3.

of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion

  • “inductive reasoning”
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4.

inducing or influencing; leading on

  • “inductive to the sin of Eve” John Milton
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Origin

From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

Phrases

  • inductive bias
  • inductive circuit
  • inductive coupling
  • inductive definition
  • inductive dimension
  • inductive effect
  • inductive embarrassment
  • inductive hypothesis

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