inductive
adjective/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
Frequency rank: #14,338 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a method of reasoning that draws general conclusions from specific examples or observations.
Example sentence
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a general theory from many specific observations.
Synonyms & related words
- inferential
- empirical
- analytical
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