🧠inductive

adjective
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example Sentences

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

Synonyms

reasoning, logical, inferential, analytical

Antonyms

deductive, illogical

Collocations

inductive reasoning, inductive method, inductive logic

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