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- [dih-duhk-shuh n]
- /dɪˈdʌk ʃən/
- /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-duhk-shuh n]
- /dɪˈdʌk ʃən/
Definitions of deduction word
- countable noun deduction A deduction is a conclusion that you have reached about something because of other things that you know to be true. 3
- uncountable noun deduction Deduction is the process of reaching a conclusion about something because of other things that you know to be true. 3
- countable noun deduction A deduction is an amount that has been subtracted from a total. 3
- uncountable noun deduction Deduction is the act or process of subtracting an amount of money from a total amount. 3
- noun deduction the act or process of deducting or subtracting 3
- noun deduction something, esp a sum of money, that is or may be deducted 3
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Origin of deduction
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English deduccioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin dēductiōn- (stem of dēductiō) a leading away. See deduct, -ion
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Parts of speech for Deduction
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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deduction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deduction
noun deduction
- inference — the act or process of inferring.
- deliberation — Deliberation is the long and careful consideration of a subject.
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- meditation — the act of meditating.
- reasoning — a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
adjective deduction
- train of thought — sequence of ideas
- unfrequented — not habitually visited, traveled, or occupied: an unfrequented side street.
Antonyms for deduction
noun deduction
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
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