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inductive

[in-duhk-tiv] / ɪnˈdʌk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
introductory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inaugural preparatory
WEAK
anterior basic beginning early elementary incipient initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory prelusive preparative primary prior proemial provisional rudimentary starting
Antonyms
WEAK
concluding ending final finishing last
ADJECTIVE
preliminary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploratory preparatory prior
STRONG
basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying readying test trial
WEAK
elemental elementary initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal
Antonyms
STRONG
additional extra secondary
WEAK
closing concluding final
ADJECTIVE
preparatory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preliminary previous
WEAK
before elementary in advance of in anticipation of opening precautionary prefatory prelusive prep preparative primary prior to
Antonyms
WEAK
auxiliary supplementary
ADJECTIVE
prolegomenous
Synonyms
WEAK
anterior basic beginning early elementary inaugural incipient initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory preliminary prelusive preparative preparatory primary prior proemial provisional rudimentary starting
ADJECTIVE
prolegomenous
Synonyms
WEAK
basic elemental elementary exploratory first fundamental initiatory introductory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying readying test trial
ADVERB
a posteriori
Synonyms
WEAK
analytical empirical experimental from the latter inducible logical practical

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Inductive inferences, when strong, offer probable support for the conclusion.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Inductive reasoning uses particular results to produce general scientific principles.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

A one-mile stretch of road somewhere in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties will be picked to host the Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2021

The word was coined in 1840 by the Reverend William Whewell in his book The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences, which contained a 70-page section on the Language of Science.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2014

“Or, in other words,” and here he raised his eyes majestically toward the haymakers—“in other words—thanks to his love for his book—simple as he stands here, Lenny Fairfield has shown himself capable of Inductive Ratiocination.”

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. by

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