Adduced — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈdüs/ ad·duce

Meaning & Definition of Adduced

Adduced (verb)

  1. to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis

Adduced (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give as an example

    "in support of a 12-month school year, the committee adduced data from other school districts"

    similar: cited, instanced, mentioned, quoted
    related: exemplified, represented, adverted (to), illustrated, named, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), bore out, corroborated, documented, substantiated, validated, referenced, sourced

Related Entry: Adduce (verb)

Adduce is a different word from Adduced. The synonyms below are for adduce, not for adduced.

  1. to give as an example

    "in support of a 12-month school year, the committee adduced data from other school districts"

    similar: cite, instance, mention, quote
    related: exemplify, represent, advert (to), illustrate, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon), bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate, reference, source

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adduced

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adduced:

cited, instanced, mentioned, quoted

Related Words for Adduced

exemplified, represented, adverted (to), illustrated, named, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), bore out, corroborated, documented, substantiated, validated, referenced, sourced

Word Forms of Adduced

Inflections: adducing

Derived words: adducer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Adduced

Middle English adducen, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French aducer, borrowed from Latin addūcere "to lead or bring (a person or an animal to a place), introduce, bring forward," from ad- ad- + dūcere "to lead" tow:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Adduced

What does "Adduced" mean?

"Adduced" means to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis. As a verb, it is defined as: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis.

What is another word for "Adduced"?

Other words for "Adduced" include cited, instanced, mentioned and quoted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adduced" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adduced"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adduced". Common alternatives include cited, instanced, mentioned and quoted.

How do you use "Adduced" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adduced" in a sentence: "in support of a 12-month school year, the committee adduced data from other school districts".

Is "Adduced" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adduced" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Adduced"?

"Adduced" is pronounced /ə-ˈdüs/ and divided into syllables as ad·duce.

What is the origin of the word "Adduced"?

"Adduced" comes from Middle English adducen, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French aducer, borrowed from Latin addūcere "to lead or bring (a person or an animal to a place), introduce, bring forward," from ad- ad- + dūcere "to lead" tow:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Adduced" meaning "to give as an example"?

When "Adduced" (verb) means to give as an example, synonyms include cited, instanced, mentioned and quoted.