"counterinduction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counterinductions [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + induction. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|induction}} counter- + induction Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterinduction (plural counterinductions)
  1. (logic) The opposite process to induction (creation of a specific example of a general principle) Categories (topical): Logic

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