inductive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective arising from inductance
    • inductive reactance
  2. adjective of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion
    • inductive reasoning
  3. adjective satellite inducing or influencing; leading on
    inducive.
    • inductive to the sin of Eve"- John Milton

WordNet

In*duct"ive adjective
Etymology
LL. inductivus: cf. F. inductif. See Induce.
Definitions
  1. Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.
    A brutish vice, Inductive mainly to the sin of Eve. Milton.
  2. Tending to induce or cause. R.
    They may be . . . inductive of credibility. Sir M. Hale.
  3. Leading to inferences; proceeding by, derived from, or using, induction; as, inductive reasoning.
  4. (Physics) (a) Operating by induction; as, an inductive electrical machine. (b) Facilitating induction; susceptible of being acted upon by induction; as certain substances have a great inductive capacity.

Webster 1913