Main Entry: ad·duce

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈdüs also -ˈdyüs\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ad·duced; ad·duc·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin adducere, literally, to lead to, from ad- + ducere to lead — more at tow

Date: 15th century

: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis

— ad·duc·er noun