The deduction
Example: The deduction follows logical reasoning
Definition
The deduction is the process of reasoning from one or more general premises to reach a logically certain conclusion. It involves deriving specific conclusions based on established facts or principles, as in 'The deduction follows logical reasoning.'
Etymology
The word "deduction" comes from the Latin word 'deductio,' meaning 'a leading away' or 'derivation.' It entered English in the late 15th century, originally used in legal and logical contexts to describe the process of drawing conclusions from given premises. Did you know that 'deduct' and 'deduction' share the same root, both implying a form of drawing away or subtracting?
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"The deduction" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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