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单词 retroductive
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Definition of retroductive in English:

retroductive

adjective ˌrɛtrəˈdʌktɪv
  • Originally: characterized by working backwards from effect to cause. Later: (Philosophy) characterized by or relating to retroduction. Also as adverb: = "retroductively".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bentley's Miscellany. From classical Latin retrōduct-, past participial stem of retrōdūcere retroduce + -ive, after retroduction.

 
 

Definition of retroductive in US English:

retroductive

adjectiveˌrɛtrəˈdʌktɪv
  • Originally: characterized by working backwards from effect to cause. Later: (Philosophy) characterized by or relating to retroduction. Also as adverb: = "retroductively".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bentley's Miscellany. From classical Latin retrōduct-, past participial stem of retrōdūcere retroduce + -ive, after retroduction.

 
 
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