NONDEDUCTIVE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

nondeductive

adjective

Definition of nondeductive

as in explicit

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Adjective

In reality, execution is built on clear ownership, protected time for focused work and explicit permission to disconnect.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
While his exhortation left off Brady’s signature profane intensifier, the motivational gambit remained explicit even in the absence of the familiar F-bomb.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

The Mets, unlike Chapman’s surging Red Sox, are definite sellers.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Music, Fashion, Film is a definite left-turn from the pop provocateur’s recent work, but its earnest blend of cheek and vulnerability is Charli through and through.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Definition of definite

Adjective

Her book led to congressional hearings that ultimately forced funeral directors to adopt a more transparent cost base for consumers and prevented them from engaging in expensive embalming procedures without express permission.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
According to Sun Meijun, director of the GAC, an average of 400,000 containers, 15 million tons of cargo, 22 million express parcels, and 2 million people pass through China’s port system daily.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of express

Adjective

Sensitive capability can come with tighter contractual and technical controls instead of a categorical no.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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

Definition of categorical

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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