deduce
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for deduce, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To work out a conclusion through logical reasoning based on known facts or evidence.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use deduce
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deduce from evidence
able to deduce
logically deduce
Etymology
From Latin dēdūcere ("to lead away, derive"), from dē- ("from, away") + dūcere ("to lead").
Full origin of deduce →Frequently asked questions
What does “deduce” mean?
The word “deduce” means to work out a conclusion through logical reasoning based on known facts or evidence. In plain terms, to figure something out logically from clues or evidence already known.
How do you pronounce “deduce”?
“Deduce” is pronounced dih-JOOS (/dɪˈdus/ in IPA).
How do you use “deduce” in a sentence?
Here is “deduce” used in a sentence: “From the muddy footprints, the detective deduced that the intruder had come through the garden.”
What part of speech is “deduce”?
“Deduce” is a verb.
Where does the word “deduce” come from?
The word “deduce” comes from Latin. From Latin dēdūcere ("to lead away, derive"), from dē- ("from, away") + dūcere ("to lead").
