inductively
|in-duc-tive-ly|
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/ɪnˈdʌktɪvli/
(inductive)
reasoning from specific to general
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inductive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inductivus,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'inductivus' transformed into the French word 'inductif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inductive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reasoning from specific cases to general principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves reasoning from specific cases to general principles.
The scientist approached the problem inductively, gathering data from various experiments.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 17:53