inductive

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

  • 1characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances: instinct rather than inductive reasoning marked her approach to life
  • 2relating to or caused by electric or magnetic induction.
  • possessing inductance.

Derivatives

inductively

adverb

inductiveness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'leading to'): from Old French inductif, -ive or late Latin inductivus 'hypothetical' (later 'inducing, leading to'), from Latin inducere (see induce). inductive (sense 1) dates from the mid 18th century