deductive
1 antonym for deductive — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to or based on deduction — reasoning from general principles to a specific conclusion.
Antonyms
inductive
How to use deductive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deductive reasoning
deductive logic
deductive method
Etymology
Formed from deduct + -ive.
Full origin of deductive →Frequently asked questions
What does “deductive” mean?
The word “deductive” means relating to or based on deduction — reasoning from general principles to a specific conclusion. In plain terms, describes reasoning that moves from general rules down to a specific, certain conclusion.
How do you pronounce “deductive”?
“Deductive” is pronounced dih-DUHK-tihv (/dɪˈdʌktɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “deductive” in a sentence?
Here is “deductive” used in a sentence: “Sherlock Holmes was famous for his deductive reasoning.”
What part of speech is “deductive”?
“Deductive” is an adjective.
