Definitions of inductive:

• adjective:   of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion

  Example: "Inductive reasoning"

• adjective:   arising from inductance

  Example: "Inductive reactance"

• adjective:   relating to logical induction

  Example: "Inductive thinking"

• adjective:   inducing or influencing; leading on

  Example: "Inductive to the sin of Eve- John Milton"