deductive reasoning

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Synonyms: inductive reasoning

Antonyms: inductive reasoning

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Noun

1. [[inference|Inference]] in which the [[conclusion]] cannot be false given that the [[premise]]s are true.
2. Inference in which the conclusion is of no greater [[generality]] than the premises.

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