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eductive

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˈdʌktɪv/

KK: /ɪˈdʌktɪv/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that helps to bring out or draw out information or ideas.


Example

The teacher used an educative approach to encourage students to think critically.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really enjoyed that seminar on learning techniques.
Sloth B
Me too! The eductive methods they discussed were fascinating.
Sloth A
I never thought about how important drawing out information can be.
Sloth B
Exactly! It makes understanding concepts so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
extractive
derivative
inferential
Antonyms
reductive
constrictive
limiting
Root Explanation

Eductive → It is formed from "educere" (meaning to lead out) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "eductive" refers to something that leads out or draws forth knowledge or understanding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leading out' ('educere') to remember that 'eductive' means something that draws forth knowledge or understanding.

Visually Confused Words
seductive
reductive
deductive
seducive
deducive
unseductive
uneducative
seductively
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