deductive
adjective
Simple meaning
Based on inferences from general principles.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈdʌktəv
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
logic
Based on inferences from general principles.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
Used this way, deductive is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use deductive
- “Deductive reasoning.”adjective
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction).
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect).
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