abductive
|ab-duc-tive|
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/æbˈdʌktɪv/
relating to abduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abductive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abductivus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'abductivus' transformed into the English word 'abductive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to abduction in reasoning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving abduction, especially in reasoning or logic.
The detective used abductive reasoning to solve the case.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 03:48