educe

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verb

i-ˈdüs 

also -ˈdyüs

educed; educing

transitive verb

1

: to bring out (something, such as something latent)

2

: deduce

educible

i-ˈdü-sə-bəl 

also -ˈdyü-

adjective

eduction

i-ˈdək-shən 

noun

eduction

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noun

educ·​tion ēˈdəkshən 

iˈ-

plural -s

1

: the action or process of educing, eliciting, or directly inferring

2

: the result of the process of educing : inference

3

: the action or process of conducting a fluid away from a container (as oil from a tank car)

Synonyms of educe

Verb

• elicit
• evoke
• inspire

Choose the Right Synonym for educe

educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved.

educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.

educed order out of chaos

evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.

a song that evokes warm memories

elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.

careful questioning elicited the truth

extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.

extracted a confession from him

extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.

extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform

Examples of educe in a Sentence

Verb

the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1

Noun

Late Latin eduction-, eductio act of leading forth, drawing out, from Latin eductus + -ion-, -io -ion

First Known Use

Verb

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for educe

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose

Kids Definition

educe

verb

i-ˈd(y)üs 

educed; educing

: to bring out : elicit

educe a response

educible

-ˈd(y)ü-sə-bəl

adjective