# inductive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ · frequency rank #32,859

## Definitions
1. Of, or relating to logical induction, by generalizing a universal claim or principle from the observed particular instances.
2. Of, relating to, or arising from inductance.
3. Introductory or preparatory.
4. Influencing; tending to induce or cause.

## Etymology
From Middle French inductif, from Late Latin inductivus.

## Easily confused with
- **intuitive** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/inductive-vs-intuitive)
- **inactive** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/inactive-vs-inductive)
- **induction** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/induction-vs-inductive)
- **indicative** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/indicative-vs-inductive)

## Common misspellings (13)
`idnuctive`, `indcutive`, `indductive`, `inducctive`, `inducitve`, `inductiev`, `inductivve`, `inducttive`, `inductvie`, `indutcive`, `innductive`, `inudctive`, `niductive`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/inductive