Simple meaning
What does Deduction mean?
a conclusion based on reasoning.
Dictionary definition
a conclusion reached by reasoning from known facts or rules.
Example sentences
Deduction in a sentence
easy
In class, we used deduction to explain an idea clearly.
medium
The reading assignment asked students to identify deduction in the passage and explain its role.
hard
During discussion, the group compared how deduction changed the meaning of the argument in the text.
Synonyms
Words like Deduction
related termA nearby term with a similar idea in academic contexts.
connected ideaUsed when the concept overlaps but is not always identical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite ideaUseful contrast when meaning goes in a different direction.
unrelated pointUse when there is no meaningful connection or support.
Word family
Deduction word family
Base word
deduction
noun
deduction
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does deduction mean?
Deduction means a conclusion based on reasoning.
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