adjective
- relating to or using logical induction; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion
- relating to or produced by electrical or magnetic induction
- tending to induce or bring about
Usage: logic; philosophy
Usage: physics; electronics
Examples
- The scientist used inductive reasoning to form her hypothesis.
- Inductive logic moves from specific observations to broad generalizations.
- The inductive coil generated a magnetic field.
- Inductive charging allows phones to power up wirelessly.
- The warm atmosphere was inductive to creative thinking.
- Her inductive approach helped students discover patterns themselves.