NONDEDUCTIVE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

nondeductive

adjective

Definition of nondeductive

as in explicit

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Adjective

Meta’s decision to disable the Muse Image ability to tap into Instagram accounts without explicit permission defuses a layer of tension within the AI space just as another one emerged.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 July 2026
Boards need to ask whether the organization has an explicit, board-visible mapping from model uncertainty to physical action authority.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

There is a definite flight to quality, with newer, more amenity-rich buildings — known as Class A buildings — seeing strong demand, while older buildings sit half empty.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
The visual transformation is worthy of a Marvel movie, and there are definite vibes of Tony Stark.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of definite

Adjective

Australia, Japan and New Zealand express criticism Beijing’s militarization has drawn concerns, and Australia, Japan and New Zealand criticized the launch.

— Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The Steamship Authority runs a two-and-a-half-hour ferry to Nantucket (which can accommodate cars), and an express one-hour ferry (which does not allow cars).

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of express

Adjective

In the early days of alcohol taxation, there was less variation in alcohol categories and clearer distinctions between drinks, so the categorical tax approach made more sense.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
By the time the laggards begin, that gap may be categorical rather than incremental.

— Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of categorical

Adjective

Their ideas about it were often steeped in stereotypes suggesting that Buddhists were irrational and childish in their thinking.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026
Scammers often use isolation tactics in phone calls to panic the listener and rush them into making irrational choices that often have financial costs.

— Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of irrational

Adjective

Their complaints have been mostly incoherent and illogical, with UEFA's statement in particular being laughably inaccurate.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
In spite of D'Arcy's best efforts, Rhaenyra is an impenetrable character with illogical choices and zero magnetism to the viewers (or seemingly, her councilors).

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of illogical

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