noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

deduction

dih-DUHK-shuhn

Deduction (noun) means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income. Example: “His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.”

noun

An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.

"His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions."

A conclusion reached through logical reasoning, moving from general principles to a specific result; also the reasoning process itself.

"The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it."

How to use deduction

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an amount taken off a total, or a conclusion reached by logical reasoning.

Common pairings

tax deduction logical deduction make a deduction

Word forms

deductions plural

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Etymology

From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio, matching either deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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discount synthesis implication entailment subtraction tax write-off tax deduction price reduction deductive reasoning

Related words

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Rhymes for deduction

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deduction” mean?

The word “deduction” means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income. In plain terms, either an amount taken off a total, or a conclusion reached by logical reasoning.

How do you pronounce “deduction”?

“Deduction” is pronounced dih-DUHK-shuhn (/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “deduction” in a sentence?

Here is “deduction” used in a sentence: “His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.”

What part of speech is “deduction”?

“Deduction” is a noun.

Where does the word “deduction” come from?

The word “deduction” comes from Latin. From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio, matching either deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.

Is “deduction” a common word?

“Deduction” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “deduction” have?

“Deduction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.

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