inductive reasoning

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inductive reasoning

noun

The process of making inferences based upon observed patterns, or simple repetition. Often used in reference to predictions about what will happen or does happen, based upon what has happened.

Opposite: abductive reasoning, deductive reasoning

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noun

Opposite: abductive reasoning, deductive reasoning

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noun the process of making inferences based upon observed patterns

Español	razonamiento inductivo
Deutsch	Induktion
Italiano	ragionamento induttivo

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@misc{inductive_reasoning_2026,
  title = {inductive reasoning},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inductive%20reasoning},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}