Inductive Definition & Meaning

inductive
adjective
  1. arising from inductance; "inductive reactance"
  2. of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion; "inductive reasoning"
  3. inducing or influencing; leading on; "inductive to the sin of Eve"- John Milton

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