A method is a function that is a member of an object. A property is a value or set of values (in the form of an array or object) that is a member of an object. JavaScript supports four kinds of objects: Intrinsic objects, such as Array and String. Objects you create. Host objects, such as window and document.
Definition of reductive for English Language Learners. : dealing with or describing something complicated in a simple or too simple way.
Inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning is reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion. This is in opposition to deductive reasoning or abductive reasoning. While the conclusion of a deductive argument is certain, provided the premises are certain, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument is probable, based upon the evidence given, and assumes the the uniformity, lawfulness, or repeatability of the course of nature.