ETYM Late Lat. inductivus: cf. French inductif. Related to Induce.
1. Relating to logical induction.
2. Inducing or influencing; leading on; SYN. inducive.
3. (Logic) Of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion.
4. (Electricity) Arising from inductance.
By means of electrical or magnetic induction (Electricity); by means of inductive reasoning