deductive

[US]/dɪˈdʌktɪv/
[UK]/dɪˈdʌktɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. based on reasoning from general principles to specific instances

Phrases & Collocations

deductive reasoning

deductive logic

deductive argument

deductive inference

deductive method

Example Sentences

I used my deductive powers.

experience is a better guide to this than deductive logic.

Knowledge database and rational control policy were constructed based on production rule and deductive ratiocinate.

The deductive method of atomic spectral terms for equivalent and nonequivalent configurations is the key part of the study of quantum chemistry, structural chemistry and atomic physics.

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