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