To deduce
Example: They deduce conclusions logically
Definition
"To deduce" means to arrive at a conclusion or decision by reasoning from known facts or general principles. It involves drawing logical inferences based on evidence or premises rather than direct observation or explicit statements.
Etymology
The word "to deduce" comes from the Latin verb 'deducere,' which means 'to lead down' or 'to draw forth.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean drawing conclusions by reasoning. Did you know? The root 'ducere' means 'to lead,' which also appears in words like 'conduct' and 'induce.'
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"To deduce" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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