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deductive

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/dɪˈdʌktɪv/ · de-duc-tive

Relating to the process of reasoning from one or more general statements to reach a logically certain conclusion.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to the process of reasoning from one or more general statements to reach a logically certain conclusion.

وہ عمل جو ایک یا زیادہ عمومی بیانات سے منطقی طور پر یقینی نتیجہ پر پہنچنے کے لیے ہوتا ہے۔

استنتاجی

istaintaji

Synonyms

logicalinferentialconclusiveمنطقینتیجہ خیزاستنباطی

Antonyms

inductiveimpreciseinconclusiveاستقرائیغیر صحیحغیر نتیجہ خیز

Common Collocations

  • deductive reasoning
  • deductive logic
  • deductive approach

Example Sentences

Deductive reasoning allows us to draw conclusions based on established facts.

استنتاجی استدلال ہمیں قائم شدہ حقائق کی بنیاد پر نتائج اخذ کرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

Istaintaji istidal humein qaim shuda haqaiq ki buniyad par nataij ikhraz karne ki ijaazat deta hai.

In mathematics, deductive proofs are fundamental in establishing theories.

ریاضی میں، استنتاجی ثبوت نظریات قائم کرنے میں بنیادی حیثیت رکھتے ہیں۔

Riyazi mein, istintaji sawabit nazariyat qaim karne mein buniyaadi haisiyat rakhte hain.

The detective used deductive reasoning to solve the mystery.

تفتیش کار نے اسرار حل کرنے کے لیے استنتاجی استدلال کا استعمال کیا۔

Taftees kar ne asrar hal karne ke liye istintaji istidal ka istemal kiya.

Easily Confused With

inductive:Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations, whereas deductive reasoning starts with general principles to reach specific conclusions.

Word Family

deduction
nounکمی
deduct
verbکم کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of deductive as 'deducting deductions' from general rules.

Imagine a detective drawing conclusions from evidence like a puzzle solver.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ایک قاعدہ ہے کہ نتیجہ باندھ سکیں، خود کو جانچیں، فراست سے کثرتیں جانچ سکیں۔

Aik qaida hai ke nateeja baandh saken, Khud ko jaanchain, farasat se kasratain jaanch saken.

There is a rule that one can bind a conclusion, Examine oneself, able to judge abundances with insight.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اندھیرے میں ہاتھ نہ دہرے، روشنی کا یقین رکھو۔

Andhere mein haath na daheeray, roshni ka yaqeen rakho.

Do not fumble in the dark, trust in the light.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "deductivus" — leading away or drawing down

First known use: 15th century

The term 'deductive' has evolved from Latin roots, particularly from 'deductio', which refers to the process of reasoning from one or more premises to reach a logical conclusion.