Inductive Meaning
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances.
adjOf, relating to, or arising from inductance.
Sentence Examples
The professor taught inductive reasoning techniques.
The inductive method was used to solve the problem.
Scientists use inductive reasoning to form general theories.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
From many observations, she used ____ reasoning to form a general theory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The detective used ____ reasoning to figure out who the killer was from the small clues found.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A brutish vice, / Inductive mainly to the sin of Eve."
— 1667, John Milton, “Book X”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC; republished as Paradise Lost in Ten Books: […], London: Basil Montagu Pickering […], 1873, →OCLC:
"They may be […] inductive of credibility."
— a. 1677 (date written), Matthew Hale, The Primitive Origination of Mankind, Considered and Examined According to the Light of Nature, London: […] William Godbid, for William Shrowsbery, […], published 1677, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
From many observations, she used ____ reasoning to form a general theory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The detective used ____ reasoning to figure out who the killer was from the small clues found.