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deductive

Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/
Definition of deductive

adjective

  • characterized by or based on the inference of particular instances from a general law:deductive reasoning I used my deductive powers

Derivatives

deductively

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin deductivus, from deduct- 'deduced', from the verb deducere (see deduce)

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