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deduce
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de·duce

transitive verb \di-ˈdüs, dē-; chiefly British -ˈdyüs\
de·ducedde·duc·ing

Definition of DEDUCE

1
: to determine by deduction; specifically : to infer from a general principle
2
: to trace the course of
— de·duc·ible \-ˈd(y)ü-sə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of DEDUCE

  1. <I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me.>

Origin of DEDUCE

Middle English, from Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de- + ducere to lead — more at tow
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DEDUCE

Synonyms
conclude, decide, infer, derive, extrapolate, gather, judge, make out, reason, understand
See Synonym Discussion at infer

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

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