deductive

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. relating to logical deduction“deductive reasoning”
  2. involving inferences from general principles
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Deductive \De*duct"ive\, a. [Cf. L. deductivus derivative.] Of or pertaining to deduction; capable of being deduced from premises; deducible. [1913 Webster]

All knowledge of causes is deductive. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]

Notions and ideas . . . used in a deductive process. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]

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