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inductive definition

in·duc·tive (in duk′tiv)

adjective

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

Etymology: LL inductivus

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