deductive
based on deduction from accepted premises, as in deductive argument; deductive reasoning.
Origin of deductive
1confusables note For deductive
Other words from deductive
- de·duc·tive·ly, adverb
- non·de·duc·tive, adjective
- non·de·duc·tive·ly, adverb
- un·de·duc·tive, adjective
- un·de·duc·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use deductive in a sentence
Many are deductive in reasoning, using logic to ask, challenge, probe, and analyze.
The Letter in Which Lincoln Debated the Morality of Slavery With Himself | Ronald C. White | June 10, 2021 | TimeOf inductive and deductive, the inductive 140 proofs generally go first.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterGeneral truths and their application by deductive arguments usually stand late in the brief.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterAccording to the foregoing remarks, hypotheses are invented to enable the deductive Method to be earlier applied to phenomena.
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive | John Stuart MillBut, further, this reasoning by counters is only suitable to a very limited portion even of our deductive processes.
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive | John Stuart Mill
In spite of his allegiance to "tradition," he generally prefers deductive to inductive reasoning.
The Life of Mazzini | Bolton King
British Dictionary definitions for deductive
/ (dɪˈdʌktɪv) /
of or relating to deduction: deductive reasoning
Derived forms of deductive
- deductively, adverb
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