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What is the Plural of “Deductive”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingulardeductivePluraldeductives
Rule: regularIPA: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/

Singular and Plural Form of Deductive

Deductive is the singular noun form. Deductives is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: Related to logical reasoning that moves from general rules to specific conclusions that must follow necessarily.

Why is the Plural of Deductive “deductives”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Deductive

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: deductive → deductives

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Deductive

Just add -s to “deductive” to make “deductives”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Deductive

See deductive and deductives used in real sentences side by side.

  • Deductive reasoning starts with general principles and derives specific conclusions. C2
  • If all birds have wings and eagles are birds, deductive logic concludes eagles have wings. C2
  • Mathematical proofs use deductive reasoning to establish certainty. C2

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Deductive

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Deductive

From Latin 'deductivus': 'deducere' (to lead down). Reasoning from general to specific.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Deductive

What is the plural of “deductive”?

The plural of “deductive” is “deductives”.

Is “deductives” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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