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inductivism
(in|duct¦iv|ism)
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈdʌktɪvɪz(ə)m/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the use of or preference for inductive methods of reasoning, especially in science.
Derivatives
inductivist
noun
&
adjective
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