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inductive

 

[ ษชnหˆdสŒk.tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

reasoning method

Inductive reasoning is a method of logical thinking that involves forming generalizations based on specific observations or cases. It contrasts with deductive reasoning, where conclusions are drawn from general principles to specific instances. In inductive reasoning, one might begin with specific examples and derive broader theories or rules. This type of reasoning is prevalent in scientific research and everyday decision-making, allowing for conclusions that are likely but not guaranteed to be true.

Synonyms

empirical, generalizing, inferential.

Examples of usage

  • Inductive reasoning leads to the formulation of hypotheses.
  • Many scientific theories begin with inductive reasoning.
  • The student employed inductive reasoning to solve the problem.
  • Inductive logic is often used in statistical analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "inductive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indutivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค—เคพเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช induktiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ induktif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดัƒะบั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ indukcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธฐ็ด็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inductif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inductivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indรผktif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€๋‚ฉ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู‚ุฑุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ induktivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ induktรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝ’็บณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ induktiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ indรบktรญvur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดัƒะบั‚ะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒฃแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ induktiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inductivo

Etymology

The term 'inductive' is derived from the Latin word 'inductus', which means 'leading in'. This usage can be traced back to the medieval period when scholars began formalizing methods of reasoning in philosophy and logic. Inductive reasoning has roots in the works of philosophers such as Aristotle, who distinguished between different forms of logic and reasoning processes. It has been further developed in the context of scientific inquiry, where assessments are made based on patterns observed in empirical data. The evolution of inductive reasoning as a method has played a critical role in shaping modern scientific methodologies and rational thinking, emphasizing the importance of observation and experimentation in deriving conclusions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,108, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.