Based on or involving logical reasoning from specific observations to general principles. Moving from particular instances to broader generalizations.
From Latin 'inducere' meaning 'to lead in' or 'to bring forward,' from 'in-' (into) + 'ducere' (to lead). The logical sense developed in medieval Latin, referring to reasoning that 'leads into' general conclusions from specific cases.
Think of inductive reasoning as 'in-DUCT-ive'—you're being 'inducted' or led into a general conclusion by collecting specific examples. It's like being a detective: you gather clues (specific evidence) and are 'inducted' into solving the case (general conclusion).
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