verb
educe
Educe (verb) means to direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
verb
1
To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
2
To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
3
To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
4
To isolate (a substance) from a compound; to extract.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ēdūcere (“lead out, raise up”); from ex- (“out, up”) + dūcō (“lead, pull”).
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What is the meaning of educe?
"educe" (verb) means to direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
What are the different meanings of educe?
"educe" has 3 main meanings: 1. To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction; 2. To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises; 3. To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.