deduce

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

Related Words

assume, suppose; conjecture, guess, speculate, surmise; construe, interpret, read; contemplate, philosophize, rationalize, think; ascertain, dope (out), find out

See Synonym Discussion at infer

Other Logic Terms

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