deduce — to reach a conclusion by reasoning; derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reach a conclusion by reasoning; derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈduːs/
Korean meaning: 추론하다, 연역하다, 결론을 내리다
Korean pronunciation: 디**듀**스
Example Sentences
- Sherlock Holmes could deduce a person's entire life story from their shoelaces.
- I deduced from my cat's guilty expression that it had knocked over the plant.
- Scientists deduced the age of the fossil through carbon dating.
deduce
VERB//dɪˈduːs//
to reach a conclusion by reasoning; derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed
Detective deduces burglar's method from clues
The Duke deduces the truth from clues!
Reduce the clues to deduce and produce the truth!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deducere', composed of the prefix 'de-' (down, away) and 'ducere' (to lead). The word originally meant 'to lead down' or 'to bring down', later developing the meaning of drawing conclusions through logical reasoning.
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📝Examples
“Sherlock Holmes could deduce a person's entire life story from their shoelaces.”
“I deduced from my cat's guilty expression that it had knocked over the plant.”
“Scientists deduced the age of the fossil through carbon dating.”
“From the empty fridge, I deduced that my roommate had thrown another 'small' party.”
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