deductive
adjective
de·duc·tive
di-ˈdək-tiv 
dē-
1
: of, relating to, or provable by deriving conclusions by reasoning : of, relating to, or provable by deduction (see deduction sense 2a)
deductive principles
2
: employing deduction in reasoning
conclusions based on deductive logic
deductively
adverb
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Through a combination of empirical data, deductive reasoning and psychological analysis, investigators can begin to piece together a comprehensive profile that can aid law enforcement in identifying and apprehending the criminal.
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Callie Cassick, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Reason, meanwhile, means inquiry that draws on logic and deductive reasoning.
—Randy L. Friedman, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2024
The corresponding solution would then consist of the steps that led the deductive algorithm to it.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2024
Wonder Workshop’s Dash the Coding Robot offers a simple introduction to robotics, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thought processes.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2023
He’s been played by everybody from Tony Randall to John Malkovich; Peter Ustinov portrayed the deductive sleuth six times, and David Suchet has made a career out of gifting TV viewers with the definitive take on Christie’s murder-mystery icon.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2023
As Jersey Lily begins, Holmes is desperate for a challenge worthy of his deductive gifts.
—Chris Vognar, Chron, 27 Apr. 2023
The second approach is to combine deep learning with symbolic AI, using inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning based on experiential data.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
A lot of people in the banking industry who’ve seen that study continue to latch on to this very deductive approach.
—Adam Blue, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2022
Callie Cassick, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Reason, meanwhile, means inquiry that draws on logic and deductive reasoning.
—Randy L. Friedman, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2024
The corresponding solution would then consist of the steps that led the deductive algorithm to it.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2024
Wonder Workshop’s Dash the Coding Robot offers a simple introduction to robotics, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thought processes.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2023
He’s been played by everybody from Tony Randall to John Malkovich; Peter Ustinov portrayed the deductive sleuth six times, and David Suchet has made a career out of gifting TV viewers with the definitive take on Christie’s murder-mystery icon.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2023
As Jersey Lily begins, Holmes is desperate for a challenge worthy of his deductive gifts.
—Chris Vognar, Chron, 27 Apr. 2023
The second approach is to combine deep learning with symbolic AI, using inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning based on experiential data.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
A lot of people in the banking industry who’ve seen that study continue to latch on to this very deductive approach.
—Adam Blue, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2022
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“Deductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deductive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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