Non-deductive


[dih-duhk-tiv] /dɪˈdʌk tɪv/

adjective
1.
based on from accepted premises, as in deductive argument; deductive reasoning.
/dɪˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
1.
of or relating to deduction: deductive reasoning
adj.

1640s, from Latin deductivus, from deduct-, past participle stem of deducere “to deduce” (see deduce). Related: Deductively.

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