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(in-duc-tive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion; 2 of a phenomenon whereby an electromotive force EMF is generated in a closed circuit

Example Sentence

Inductive reasoning requires the inference of general laws.

Synonyms

analytical; using logical induction; reasoning from particular to general

Antonyms

deductive

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