Inductive

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

Definitions of inductive

adjective relating to or involving induction; characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances

Example Sentences

A1 She used inductive reasoning to solve the puzzle.

A2 The teacher explained the concept using inductive examples.

B1 The scientist conducted an inductive study to gather data.

B2 The detective used inductive reasoning to piece together the clues.

C1 The philosopher's argument was based on inductive logic.

C2 The mathematician's proof was built on inductive reasoning.

Examples of inductive in a Sentence

formal The scientist used inductive reasoning to draw conclusions based on observed patterns.

informal She made an educated guess using inductive reasoning.

slang He connected the dots inductively to figure out the answer.

figurative The detective used inductive logic to piece together the clues and solve the case.

Grammatical Forms of inductive

• past tense: inducted
• plural: inductives
• comparative: more inductive
• superlative: most inductive
• present tense: induces
• future tense: will induct
• perfect tense: have inducted
• continuous tense: is inducting
• singular: inductive
• positive degree: inductive
• infinitive: to induct
• gerund: inducting
• participle: inducting

Origin and Evolution of inductive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inductive' originated from the Latin word 'inductivus', which is derived from the verb 'inducere' meaning 'to lead into'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of logic and reasoning by Francis Bacon in the early 17th century, the term 'inductive' has evolved to also be used in the fields of science and philosophy to describe a method of reasoning that involves making generalizations based on specific observations.