Main Entry: in·duc·tive

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdək-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : leading on : inducing
2 : of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction <inductive reasoning>
3 : of or relating to inductance or electrical induction
4 : introductory
5 : involving the action of an embryological organizer : tending to produce induction

— in·duc·tive·ly adverb