1. in a way that uses specific observations or examples to reach general conclusions
Usage: logic; scientific reasoning

Examples

• The scientist reasoned inductively from the experimental data.
• She approached the problem inductively, gathering evidence first.
• The detective worked inductively, piecing together clues to form a theory.
• Students learned to think inductively about patterns in nature.
• The researcher argued inductively from multiple case studies.
• He reasoned inductively that all swans were white after seeing many white swans.