inductive

adjective

in·duc·tive | \ in-ˈdək-tiv

Definition of inductive

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

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Mophie Battery: Public inductive charging mats are (still) slow. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The World of 2045," 14 Oct. 2018 Accepting his invitation to follow this process provides a lesson in the value of close attention and inductive thinking. — Hugh Raffles, WSJ, "‘A Naturalist at Large’ Review: The Habit of Taking a Closer Look," 30 Aug. 2018 This is the inductive button that replaced the Charge 2's physical button and lets users navigate back on the OLED touchscreen. — Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "Fitbit Charge 3 review: Peppering a fitness tracker with smartwatch powers," 12 Oct. 2018 Wireless, or inductive, charging is the next frontier for hybrid and electric vehicles that one day will charge in much the way your new toothbrush or cellphone does. — Stephen Williams, New York Times, "For Electric Cars Without a Plug, Thank Tesla (the Scientist)," 31 May 2018 Designers Kram/Weisshaar have debuted a wafer-thin table, the SmartSlab, which miraculously squeezes heating and cooling units, inductive cooking and charging modules, and wireless transponders and antennas into its sleek design. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "A Smart Dining Table To Keep Food Warm And Drinks Cold," 19 Apr. 2016 This inductive account sounded very logical and sensible. — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, "The Mind-Expanding Ideas of Andy Clark," 26 Mar. 2018 Modern amenities include an available 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, inductive cellphone charging, and OnStar connectivty. — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD / 5500HD / 6500HD: Chassis Cab Flexin'," 9 Mar. 2018 The trade-war stuff that’s going on with Mr. Trump is not necessarily the most inductive to rising stock prices. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Money matters to Brewers pitching prospect Jon Perrin," 6 Mar. 2018

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inductive

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inductive

adjective

in·duc·tive | \ in-ˈdək-tiv

Medical Definition of inductive

1 : of or relating to inductance or electrical induction

2 : involving the action of an embryological inductor : tending to produce induction the inductive effect of chordamesoderm inductive reactions in the embryo