də̇ˈd(y)üs, dēˈ- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de from, away + ducere to lead — more at de- , tow (pull)
1. : to trace the course or descent of
deduce the history of the wool trade
deduce their lineage
2. : to derive by logical process : infer: as
a. : to draw (a conclusion) necessarily from given premises : construct
deduce a logical result
b. : to infer (something) about a particular case from a general principle that holds of all such cases
3. archaic
a. : bring , conduct , convey
deduce blood to the tissues
b. : to lead or send out (a colony)
4. : to prove (title to property) by preparing and exhibiting the abstract of title
Synonyms: see infer