a. [f. L. ēduct- ppl. stem of ēdūcĕre to EDUCE + -IVE.]
† a. Med. Tending to draw out (obs.). b. Having the function of eliciting or developing.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 165. Every humour except blood … hath its proper eductive Cathartick.
1667. Boyle, Orig. Formes & Qual. The power of Matter in reference to Forms is partly Eductive.
