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inductive
adjective in·duc·tive \in-ˈdək-tiv\
: using particular examples to reach a general conclusion about something
Full 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
5
: involving the action of an embryological organizer : tending to produce induction
— in·duc·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INDUCTIVE
15th century
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inductive
adjective in·duc·tive \in-ˈdək-tiv\
Medical Definition of INDUCTIVE
1
: of or relating to inductance or electrical induction
2
: involving the action of an embryological inductor : tending to produce induction <the inductive effect of chordamesoderm> <inductive reactions in the embryo>
—in·duc·tive·ly adverb
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