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Inductive inference redirects here. For the technique in mathematical proof, see Mathematical induction. Inductive reasoning (as opposed to deductive reasoning or abductive reasoning) is reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion.
adj. 1. Of, relating to, in accordance with, or of the nature of logic: logical disputation. 2. Based on earlier or otherwise known statements, events, or conditions; reasonable: Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year.