adj.
Pronunciation: in- ' d ə k-tiv
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : leading on : INDUCING
2 : of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction < inductive reasoning>
3 : of or relating to inductance or electrical induction
4 : INTRODUCTORY
5 : involving the action of an embryological organizer : tending to produce induction
– in · duc · tive · ly adverb