Based on inferences from general principles.
Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
Interfering in the affairs of others; officious; meddlesome.
A public decree.
A man of business.
A busybody.