deductive
/dɪˈdʌktɪv/
de · duc · tive
dɪ · ˈdʌk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. using general principles to infer
Significado en Español
deductivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy diễn
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Example Sentence
Sherlock Holmes uses deductive logic.
福尔摩斯用演绎推理。
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deduct(infer)+ive(adj.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “deductive”:
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A
Logical
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B
Emotional
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C
Uncertain
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D
Specific
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A — Logical.
“deductive” means adj. using general principles to infer
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Using ______ reasoning, the detective solved the case from the clues.
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A
careless
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B
random
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C
emotional
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D
deductive
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D — deductive.
“deductive” means adj. using general principles to infer
Common questions about “deductive”
What does “deductive” mean?
deductive — adj. using general principles to infer. In Chinese: 演绎的，推论的.
How do you pronounce “deductive”?
deductive is pronounced /dɪˈdʌktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · duc · tive.
How do you use “deductive” in a sentence?
Sherlock Holmes uses deductive logic. (福尔摩斯用演绎推理。)
What are synonyms for “deductive”?
inferential, logical — all close in meaning to deductive (adj. using general principles to infer).
Is “deductive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. deductive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deductive”?
deduct(infer)+ive(adj.)
