deductive

• Qui procède par déduction, c'est-à-dire par un raisonnement allant des principes généraux aux conclusions particulières ; relatif à la déduction logique.

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.

   déductif

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalyticinferentiallogicalrationalsyllogistic

   Antonymesinductive

2. Involving inferences from general principlesB2formal

   Characterized by drawing specific conclusions from broad, established premises.

   déductif (qui procède par déduction)

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalyticinferentiallogicalrationalsyllogistic

   Antonymesinductive