a. [ Cf. L. deductivus derivative. ] Of or pertaining to deduction; capable of being deduced from premises; deducible. [ 1913 Webster ]
All knowledge of causes is deductive. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]
Notions and ideas . . . used in a deductive process. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By deduction; by way of inference; by consequence. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to draw out; extractive. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. réductif. ] Tending to reduce; having the power or effect of reducing. --
adv. By reduction; by consequence. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring;
This may enable us to understand how seductive is the influence of example. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a seductive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]