Need another word for Deduce? Use these synonyms of Deduce from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Deduce
The primary meaning of the word "deduce" is to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference.
Definitions
- Reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
- * Draw a conclusion from a set of premises
- * Use evidence or observation to form an opinion or judgment
Etymology of Deduce
The word "deduce" comes from the Latin "deducere", which means "to lead away" or "to draw away"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in English to describe the process of drawing a conclusion from a set of premises or evidence
Example Uses
- From the evidence, we can deduce that the crime was premeditated
- * By analyzing the data, we can deduce the cause of the problem
- * The detective was able to deduce the identity of the suspect from a few clues