inductive

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in·duc·tive / inˈdəktiv/ • adj. 1. characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances: instinct rather than inductive reasoning marked her approach to life.2. of, relating to, or caused by electric or magnetic induction. ∎  possessing inductance.DERIVATIVES: in·duc·tive·ly adv.in·duc·tive·ness n.

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