inductive

English

Etymology

From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus

Adjective

inductive (comparative more inductive, superlative most inductive)

  1. (logic) of, or relating to logical induction
  2. (physics) of, relating to, or arising from induction or inductance
  3. introductory or preparatory
  4. influencing; tending to induce or cause
    • Milton
      A brutish vice, / Inductive mainly to the sin of Eve.
    • Sir M. Hale
      They may be [] inductive of credibility.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.dyk.tiv/
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Adjective

inductive

  1. feminine singular of inductif
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