inductive — based on or using logical reasoning from particular facts or examples to general principles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on or using logical reasoning from particular facts or examples to general principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's inductive approach to cooking: 'If three burnt cookies means the oven's too hot, then zero burnt cookies means I'm a genius chef!'
- The detective used inductive reasoning to solve the case by connecting seemingly unrelated clues.
- Thanks to inductive charging, I can finally charge my phone without the daily treasure hunt for the charging cable.
inductive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/]
based on or using logical reasoning from particular facts or examples to general principles
Detective uses inductive reasoning to connect three small clues into one big theory.
Inductive thinking makes research productive through conductive connections!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead in' or 'to bring in'. The term evolved to describe the logical process of drawing general conclusions by gathering and examining individual cases or observations.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + ducere (to lead, to draw) + -ive (adjective suffix, forming words that express quality or tendency). The combined form literally means 'leading inward' or 'drawing together'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's inductive approach to cooking: 'If three burnt cookies means the oven's too hot, then zero burnt cookies means I'm a genius chef!'”
“The detective used inductive reasoning to solve the case by connecting seemingly unrelated clues.”
“Thanks to inductive charging, I can finally charge my phone without the daily treasure hunt for the charging cable.”
“The research follows an inductive methodology, gathering data first before forming hypotheses.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.