Etymology

inductive

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Today it means: Of, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances. Full definition →

Middle French inductif ← Late Latin inductivus
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  1. Late Latin · derived frominductivus
  2. Middle French · derived frominductif
  3. English todayinductive

From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

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