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deductive

UK //dɪˈdʌktɪv//US //dɪˈdʌktɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'deductivus',由 'de-'(向下)和 'ducere'(引导)组成,字面意为'向下引导'的推理方式。

adjective

❶ 指从一般原理推导出具体结论的推理方式,常用于逻辑学或数学证明中。

“Deductive reasoning starts with a general rule and moves to a specific conclusion.”

(演绎推理从一般规则出发,推导出具体结论。)

“Sherlock Holmes used deductive methods to solve crimes.”

(福尔摩斯用演绎法破案。)

同义词:logical, inferential, reasoning

常见短语

deductive reasoning — 指从普遍原则出发,通过逻辑推导得出特定结论的思维方式。

“Deductive reasoning is essential in scientific research.”

(演绎推理在科学研究中至关重要。)