deductory en · ADJ
Meanings
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(obsolete) deductive; involving deduction
Geology (like astronomy) is partly a deductory science, made up of constantly recurring discoveries, which give birth to new phases of thought; […]
1871, William Bassett Walker, Cyclical Deluges, page 106:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most deductory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more deductory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |