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inductive

/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Of, or relating to logical induction.

Examples :

"Based on the observation that it has rained every Tuesday this month, my inductive reasoning leads me to believe it will likely rain next Tuesday as well. "
logic philosophy science

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Illustration inductance

inductance noun

/ɪnˈdʌktəns/ /ɪnˈdɪktəns/

The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.

"The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding."

Illustration reactance

reactance noun

/riˈæktəns/ /riˈæktæns/

(electrics) The opposition to the change in flow of current in an alternating current circuit, due to inductance and capacitance; the imaginary part of the impedance. Symbol: X.

"The motor's reactance limited the alternating current, preventing it from immediately reaching its maximum value. "

Illustration motivation

motivation noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her motivation to finish the project was strong because she wanted a good grade. "

Illustration encouraging

encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration preparatory

preparatory adjective

/prɪˈpærətɔːri/ /prɪˈpærətri/

Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

"The preparatory exercises for the upcoming math test helped students become more confident. "

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration suitability

suitability noun

/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being suitable.

"The teacher considered the student's past performance and attendance to determine the suitability of their application for the advanced math class. "

Illustration introductory

introductory adjective

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

"He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course."

Illustration observation

observation noun

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

Illustration induction

induction noun

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/

An act of inducting.

"The induction ceremony for new students was held in the school auditorium. "

Illustration influencing

influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

Illustration reasoning

reasoning verb

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

"My sister reasoned that if she studied harder, she would get a better grade on her test. "