Deduceren
Example: Uit de gegevens kunnen we logische conclusies deduceren.
Definition
"Deduceren" means to derive a logical conclusion from given information or premises. It involves reasoning from general principles or facts to reach a specific, justified outcome, as in the sentence: 'From the data, we can deduce logical conclusions.'
Etymology
The word "deduceren" comes from the Latin verb 'deducere,' meaning 'to lead down' or 'to draw out.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch to express the act of reasoning or drawing conclusions. Did you know that 'deducere' combines 'de-' (down) and 'ducere' (to lead)?
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"Deduceren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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