deductivist

/dɪˈdʌktɪvɪst/

Etymology

From deductive + -ist.

deductivist means one who subscribes to the form of reasoning called deductivism. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

deductivist is pronounced /dɪˈdʌktɪvɪst/.

noun

One who subscribes to the form of reasoning called deductivism.“Although, in mathematics, one is not supposed to settle for anything short of absolute proof, even staunch deductivists might appreciate the potential value of this way of proceeding.”