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Meaning of deduction
The act of reaching a conclusion by reasoning or inference.
Etymology of deduction
The word "deduction" originates from the Latin "deductio", which is derived from "deducere", meaning "to lead away" or "to draw away"
Historically, the term has been used in philosophy, logic, and mathematics to describe the process of reaching a conclusion through reasoning or inference
Synonyms
inference
conclusion
reasoning
logic
argument
surmise
assumption
conjecture
speculation
guess
hypothesis
theory
premise
proposition
syllogism
induction
abstraction
generalization
observation
perception
insight
discernment
judgment
decision
determination
finding
discovery
revelation
epiphany
enlightenment
awareness
realization
comprehension
understanding
interpretation
explanation
analysis
critique
evaluation
assessment
appraisal
estimation
calculation
reckoning
subtraction
withdrawal
removal
elimination
reduction
decrease
discount
allowance
exemption
exception
exclusion
Definitions
- The process of reaching a conclusion or making an inference from evidence or premises
- * A conclusion or opinion reached based on evidence or reasoning
- * The act of subtracting or removing something, especially an amount or a part
Usage Examples
- The detective used deduction to solve the crime
- * The researcher made a deduction based on the data collected
- * The company made a deduction from the employee's salary for taxes
Antonyms
addition
increase
augmentation
enhancement
expansion
growth
increment
intensification
accumulation
collection
gathering
inclusion
introduction
presentation
proposal
suggestion
hypothesis
speculation
conjecture
guess
surmise
assumption
presumption
supposition
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
obscurity
confusion
disorientation