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inductive

/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

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From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

adjective more inductive · most inductive

Of, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances.
Of, relating to, or arising from inductance.
Introductory or preparatory.
Influencing; tending to induce or cause. A brutish vice, / Inductive mainly to the sin of Eve.

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adj logical induction

Español	inductivo
Français	inductif
Ελληνικά	επαγωγικός epagogikós
Русский	индукти́вный induktívnyj

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@misc{inductive_2026,
  title = {inductive},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inductive},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}