1. Logical reasoning processes that proceed from general principles or premises to specific conclusions
The detective used deductive methods to solve the crime by analyzing the evidence systematically.
O detetive utilizou métodos dedutivos para resolver o crime analisando sistematicamente as evidências.
2. In mathematics and science, techniques that apply established theorems and rules to derive new conclusions
Deductive methods in geometry allow us to prove theorems from basic axioms.
Os métodos dedutivos na geometria nos permitem provar teoremas a partir de axiomas básicos.