Abductive
Pronunciation: /ˈæbdəktˈaɪˈvi/
Abductive (adj)
- Using clues to make the most likely explanation, even though it may not be certain.
- Relating to a method that forms a hypothesis to explain observed facts.
Abductive (adjective)
Examples
- I made an abductive guess from the clues.
- The detective used abductive reasoning to narrow the suspect.