inductive
[ɪnˈdʌktɪv]
An inductive approach is when we make general conclusions based on specific observations. It's like solving a puzzle piece by piece.
When scientists or researchers use an inductive method, they start with lots of small details and try to figure out the bigger picture. They might observe how different plants react to sunlight, for example, and then conclude that most plants need sunlight to grow. Or a detective might collect clues from a crime scene and use them to make educated guesses about what really happened. It's like building a bridge from individual pieces of information to a broader understanding.
How common is "inductive"?
Word inductive is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Of, or relating to logical induction.
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