adverb
- in a manner that uses deduction; by reasoning from general principles or premises to reach a specific conclusion
Usage: commonly used in logic, mathematics, and philosophy
Examples
- The detective reasoned deductively from the evidence to identify the suspect.
- In mathematics, we can prove theorems deductively using axioms and logical rules.
- She approached the problem deductively, starting with known facts and working toward the conclusion.
- Sherlock Holmes famously solved crimes by thinking deductively.
- The philosopher argued deductively that all humans are mortal because Socrates is human and all humans are mortal.