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adj
Of, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
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adj
Of, relating to, or arising from inductance.
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Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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adj
Introductory or preparatory.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Influencing; tending to induce or cause.
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adjective
of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: deductive
adjective
arising from inductance
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adjective satellite
inducing or influencing; leading on- John Milton
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: inducive
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History
From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.
Across languages
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