Definition of DEDUCTIVE

deductive

Meanings

Adjective

  • relating to logical deduction
    • "deductive reasoning"
  • involving inferences from general principles

Adj

  • Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
  • Based on inferences from general principles.

Origin / Etymology

From deduct + -ive.

Antonyms

inductive

Scrabble Score: 16

deductive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 19

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