Deductive (adjective)

Relating to reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from premises known or assumed to be true; involving inference of general principles from particular facts.

Origin:

From the latin word "deducere" meaning "to lead or to draw out".

Examples:

1. The argument was based on deductive reasoning.
2. He used a deductive method to solve the problem.
3. The detective used deductive reasoning to solve the case.
4. The scientist used a deductive approach to test the hypothesis.
5. The teacher used a deductive method to teach the material.