La déduction
Example: La déduction logique est essentielle pour résoudre ce problème complexe.
Definition
"La déduction" refers to the process of reasoning from general premises to reach a logically certain conclusion. It involves drawing specific conclusions based on evidence or known facts, such as in logical deduction essential for solving complex problems.
Etymology
The word "la déduction" comes from the Latin 'deductio,' meaning 'a leading down or away.' It was adopted into French to describe the logical process of deriving conclusions from premises. Did you know? The term originally implied a physical act of leading or guiding before taking on its abstract logical meaning.
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"La déduction" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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