noun
adduction
Adduction (noun) means the act of adducing or bringing forward.
noun
1
The act of adducing or bringing forward.
2
The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin adductio, adductionis, from adducō (“to bring to oneself”), from ad + ducō (“to lead”). Compare French adduction. Equivalent to adduct + -ion or adduce + -tion. See adduce.
Rhymes for adduction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of adduction?
"adduction" (noun) means the act of adducing or bringing forward.
What are the different meanings of adduction?
"adduction" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of adducing or bringing forward; 2. The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis.