deduktiivselt
Deduktiivselt is an Estonian adverb that translates to "deductively" in English. It refers to a method of reasoning where a conclusion is reached by logical deduction from general principles or premises. In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true and the logic is valid, the conclusion must necessarily be true. This is in contrast to inductive reasoning, which moves from specific observations to broader generalizations.
The concept of deduction is fundamental to logic and philosophy. A classic example of deductive reasoning is
In everyday language, "deduktiivselt" might be used to describe someone's analytical approach to a problem, suggesting