HyperDic: inductive

English > 3 senses of the word inductive:
ADJECTIVEpertinductivearising from inductance
allinductiveof reasoning
allinductive, induciveinducing or influencing
English > inductive: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningArising from inductance.
Example"inductive reactance"
CategoryelectricityA physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
Spanishinductivo
Nounsinductancean electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
English > inductive: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion.
Example"inductive reasoning"
CategorylogicThe branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
See alsoa posterioriInvolving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes
synthetic, syntheticalOf a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation / observation or facts
OppositedeductiveInvolving inferences from general principles
Spanishinductivo
Catalaninductiu
English > inductive: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaninginducing or influencing; leading on.
Example"inductive to the sin of Eve"- John Milton
Synonyminducive
Broadercausativeproducing an effect
Spanishinductivo
Catalaninductiu

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