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The definition of inductive is something that makes an action take place.

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An example of an inductive response is a baby laugh making others smile.

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See inductive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Rare inducing; leading on
of, or proceeding by methods of, logical induction: inductive reasoning
produced by induction
of inductance or electrical or magnetic induction
Rare introductory
Physiol. producing a change or response in an organism

Origin: LL inductivus

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inductively adverb

See inductive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or using logical induction: inductive reasoning.
Electricity Of or arising from inductance: inductive reactance.
Causing or influencing; inducing.
Introductory.

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in·ducˈtive·ly adverb

in·ducˈtive·ness noun

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