nondeductive

Definition of nondeductivenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondeductive
Adjective
  • Could a traffic code provide explicit limits for every possible set of road conditions?
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In many cases, Friedman said, authors assume they are not supposed to discuss their deals, even when there is no explicit restriction.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.
    Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Peter Brown generally works remotely but can commute to Chicago on an express commuter bus known as the ChicaGo Dash.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Travel clubs have popped up for the express purpose of finding the right community abroad that will be a good fit for different demographics.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This language is stronger and more categorical than that for strict scrutiny.
    Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Letting Jinx stay is yet another act of irrational love from Margo.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That resistance is not irrational.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Amid all their attacks and counter-attacks, what motivates each aggrieved party comes to light, painting a rich, empathetic portrait of lives lived under immense pressure — and the illogical outlets that sometimes become our only means of relief.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Adapted by Nesbo from his fifth Harry Hole mystery (The Snowman was the seventh), Detective Hole is padded by several episodes, and the finale arrives at a conclusion that is somewhere between illogical and wholly ludicrous.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Nondeductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondeductive. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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