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inductive

UK
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
US
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

Translations

inductiveadjective
more inductive
Comp.
most inductive
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UK
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
US
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
inductifEn logique, en pédagogie et en mathématiques, pour un raisonnement ou une méthode qui part de cas particuliers pour établir une règle générale.
The scientist used an inductive approach to formulate a new theory based on the experimental data.
Le scientifique a utilisé une approche inductive pour formuler une nouvelle théorie à partir des données expérimentales.
Additional translations
inductifEn électronique et en électromagnétisme, pour ce qui résulte de l’induction ou possède une inductance.
Synonyms
inferential
reasoning
conclusive
generalizing
deductive

Definitions

inductiveadjective
Relating to or involving the process of deriving general principles from specific observations or instances.
The scientist used an inductive approach to formulate a new theory based on the experimental data.
Characterized by the use of induction or the process of inducing.
The teacher's inductive method encouraged students to draw conclusions from the examples provided.
Relating to or produced by electromagnetic induction, or having the property of electrical inductance.
The inductive sensor relies on changes in an electromagnetic field to detect nearby metal objects.
In mathematics, involving or based on mathematical induction as a method of proof.
The inductive step establishes that if the formula holds for k, it also holds for k + 1.
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