deductive

• Relativo a la deducción o al razonamiento que va de lo general a lo particular; que usa la inferencia lógica para llegar a conclusiones necesarias a partir de premisas.

Relating to reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions; using logical deduction.

1. Relating to logical deductionB2formal

   Pertaining to the process of reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.

   Deductivo (relativo a la deducción lógica)

   • The detective used deductive reasoning to solve the case.
   • Deductive arguments are common in mathematics and philosophy.
   • Her deductive skills helped her identify the error quickly.

   Sinónimosanalyticinferentiallogicalrationalsyllogistic

   Antónimosinductive

2. Involving inferences from general principlesB2formal

   Characterized by drawing specific conclusions from broad, established premises.

   deductivo

   • The scientist applied a deductive method to test the hypothesis.
   • In deductive logic, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
   • The textbook explained deductive reasoning with clear examples.

   Sinónimosanalyticinferentiallogicalrationalsyllogistic

   Antónimosinductive