inductive
ɪnˈdʌktɪv
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Definition of inductive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
logicTECH.relating to reasoning from specific to generalTECH.
  • Inductive arguments often start with observations.
deductive inferential reasoning
2.
electricityTECH.relating to electrical induction or inductorsTECH.
  • The inductive circuit was crucial for the device's operation..
electromagnetic magnetic
3.
physicsTECH.related to or caused by inductanceTECH.
  • The inductive coil generated a magnetic field.
electromagnetic induced magnetic
4.
biologyTECH.producing changes in embryonic tissueTECH.
  • Inductive signals guide tissue development in embryos.
developmental
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Expressions with inductive

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forming general ideas or predictions from specific examples
Inductive reasoning helps scientists form theories from experiments.
electronic device using electromagnetic induction to detect objects or movement
An inductive sensor detected each passing gear tooth for speed measurement.
influence of a substituent on electron distribution through sigma bonds
The inductive effect of chlorine increases the acidity of acetic acid..

Origin of inductive

Latin, inductivus (leading in)

Terms with inductive included in their meaning

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technology
directly driven inductive coil in a transformer
technology
inductive coil in a transformer
technology
condition of equal inductive and capacitive reactances
inductive reasoning
reasoning from specific facts to general principles
mathematics
method of proof using base and inductive steps
electrical circuits
resonance in parallel inductive and capacitive circuit elements
electricity
when inductive and capacitive reactances are equal

Examples of inductive in a sentence

  • The scientist used inductive methods to form a hypothesis.
  • Inductive components are essential in this type of transformer.
  • The engineer explained the inductive properties of the coil.
  • The inductive sensor detected changes in the magnetic field.
  • Inductive charging is a feature in modern smartphones.
  • Inductive interactions shape the embryo's organs.

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  1. French:inductif, d'induction, ...
  2. German:induktiv, entwicklungsfördernd, ...
  3. Italian:induttivo, ...
  4. Spanish:inductivo, de inducción, ...
  5. Portuguese:indutivo, eletromagnético, ...
  6. Chinese:归纳的, 感应的, ...
  7. Japanese:帰納的な, 誘導性, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِقْرائِي, حَثِّيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִינְדוּקְטִיבִי, שֶׁל אִינְדוּקְצִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:индуктивный, индукционный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:індуктивний, індукційний, ...
  12. Hindi:आगमनात्मक, प्रेरणात्मक, ...
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