Deducible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /di-ˈdüs/ de·duce

Meaning & Definition of Deducible

Deducible (verb)

  1. to determine by reasoning or deduction; specifically, philosophy, to infer from a general principle
  2. to trace the course of

Deducible (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information

    "the killer's identity is clearly deducible from the clues scattered throughout the novel"

    similar: a priori, deductive, derivable, inferable, inferential, reasoned
    related: conjectural, hypothetical, purported, supposed, suppositional, academic, speculative, theoretical, logical, rational
    opposite: nondeductive
    near: inducible, inductive, absolute, categorical, definite, explicit, express, instinctive, intuitive, illogical, irrational

Related Entry: Deduce (verb)

Deduce is a different word from Deducible. The synonyms below are for deduce, not for deducible.

  1. to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information

    "I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me"

    similar: conclude, decide, derive, extrapolate, gather, infer, judge, make out, reason, understand, draw a conclusion
    related: assume, suppose, conjecture, guess, speculate, surmise, construe, interpret, read, contemplate, philosophize, rationalize, think, ascertain, dope (out), find out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deducible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deducible:

a priori, deductive, derivable, inferable, inferential, reasoned

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Deducible

Words with the opposite meaning of Deducible:

nondeductive

Related Words for Deducible

conjectural, hypothetical, purported, supposed, suppositional, academic, speculative, theoretical, logical, rational

Near Antonyms of Deducible

inducible, inductive, absolute, categorical, definite, explicit, express, instinctive, intuitive, illogical, irrational

Word Forms of Deducible

Inflections: deduced, deducing

Derived words: deducible (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Deducible

Middle English, from Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de- + ducere to lead tow:1

First known use: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deducible

What does "Deducible" mean?

"Deducible" means to determine by reasoning or deduction; specifically, philosophy, to infer from a general principle. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to determine by reasoning or deduction; specifically, philosophy, to infer from a general principle.

What is another word for "Deducible"?

Other words for "Deducible" include a priori, deductive, derivable, inferable, inferential and reasoned. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deducible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deducible"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deducible". Common alternatives include a priori, deductive, derivable, inferable, inferential and reasoned.

What is the opposite of "Deducible"?

Antonyms of "Deducible" include nondeductive. Near antonyms include inducible, inductive, absolute and categorical.

How do you use "Deducible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deducible" in a sentence: "the killer's identity is clearly deducible from the clues scattered throughout the novel".

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

"Deducible" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Deducible" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Deducible" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Deducible"?

"Deducible" is pronounced /di-ˈdüs/ and divided into syllables as de·duce.