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.
For the technique in mathematical proof, see Mathematical induction. Inductive reasoning (as opposed to deductive reasoning or abductive reasoning) is reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion. While the conclusion of a deductive argument is certain, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument is probable, based upon the evidence given.