Definition of deductive
1 : of, relating to, or provable by deriving conclusions by reasoning : of, relating to, or provable by deduction (see deduction 2a) deductive principles
2 : employing deduction in reasoning conclusions based on deductive logic
deductively
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of deductive in a sentence
a conclusion based on deductive reasoning
using deductive reasoning we must conclude that since everyone eventually dies, sooner or later it's going to be our turn
Origin and Etymology of deductive
see deduct
First Known Use: 1665
DEDUCTIVE Defined for English Language Learners
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: using logic or reason to form a conclusion or opinion about something
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