In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEDUCTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
deductively (comparative more deductively, superlative most deductively)
In a deductive manner; using deduction
Source: Wiktionary
De*duct"ive*ly, adv.
Definition: By deduction; by way of inference; by consequence. Sir T. Browne.
DEDUCTIVE
De*duct"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. L. deductivus derivative.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to deduction; capable of being deduced from premises; deducible. All knowledge of causes is deductive. Glanvill. Notions and ideas . . . used in a deductive process. Whewell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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