educe
[ ih-doos, ih-dyoos ]
verb (used with object),e·duced, e·duc·ing.
to draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent; elicit; develop.
to infer or deduce.
Origin of educe
1Other words from educe
- e·duc·i·ble, adjective
- un·e·duced, adjective
Words that may be confused with educe
- educable, educible
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How to use educe in a sentence
If it is possible immediately, it must be educible directly either from the Major Premiss or from the Minor.
Logic, Inductive and Deductive | William Minto
British Dictionary definitions for educe
educe
/ (ɪˈdjuːs) /
verb(tr) rare
to evolve or develop, esp from a latent or potential state
to draw out or elicit (information, solutions, etc)
Origin of educe
1C15: from Latin ēdūcere to draw out, from ē- out + dūcere to lead
Derived forms of educe
- educible, adjective
- eductive (ɪˈdʌktɪv), adjective
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