Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'deductive' describes a type of reasoning that is based on logical conclusions
A1 Deductive reasoning is when you make a conclusion based on known facts.
A2 She used deductive logic to solve the mystery.
B1 The detective employed deductive reasoning to narrow down the list of suspects.
B2 The scientist used deductive reasoning to formulate a hypothesis.
C1 The philosopher's argument was based on deductive reasoning.
C2 Her deductive approach to problem-solving was highly effective.
formal The scientist used deductive reasoning to reach a logical conclusion based on the evidence.
informal She's really good at figuring things out using deductive reasoning.
slang Dude, I totally deduced that she was lying about her whereabouts.
figurative His deductive skills were like a well-oiled machine, always leading him to the right answer.
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