Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for deductive
deductive
[ dih-duhk-tiv ]
deductive
/ dɪˈdʌktɪv /
adjective
- of or relating to deduction
deductive reasoning
Discover More
Confusables Note
Deductive and inductive refer to two distinct logical processes. Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion drawn from a set of premises contains no more information than the premises taken collectively. All dogs are animals; this is a dog; therefore, this is an animal: The truth of the conclusion is dependent only on the method. All men are apes; this is a man; therefore, this is an ape: The conclusion is logically true, although the premise is absurd. Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion is proposed that contains more information than the observations or experience on which it is based. Every crow ever seen was black; all crows are black: The truth of the conclusion is verifiable only in terms of future experience and certainty is attainable only if all possible instances have been examined. In the example, there is no certainty that a white crow will not be found tomorrow, although past experience would make such an occurrence seem unlikely.
Discover More
Derived Forms
- deˈductively, adverb
Discover More
Other Words From
- de·ductive·ly adverb
- nonde·ductive adjective
- nonde·ductive·ly adverb
- unde·ductive adjective
- unde·ductive·ly adverb
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of deductive1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Many are deductive in reasoning, using logic to ask, challenge, probe, and analyze.
From Time
Of inductive and deductive, the inductive 140 proofs generally go first.
From Project Gutenberg
General truths and their application by deductive arguments usually stand late in the brief.
From Project Gutenberg
According to the foregoing remarks, hypotheses are invented to enable the Deductive Method to be earlier applied to phenomena.
From Project Gutenberg
But, further, this reasoning by counters is only suitable to a very limited portion even of our deductive processes.
From Project Gutenberg
In spite of his allegiance to "tradition," he generally prefers deductive to inductive reasoning.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse