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deducible

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/dɪˈdjuːsɪb(ə)l/ (British), /dɪˈduːsɪb(ə)l/ (American)

Definitions

  • Capable of being deduced or inferred.
  • Logically derivable from known facts or premises.

Usage Examples

  • The cause of the failure is easily deducible from the report.
  • His guilt was deducible from the evidence presented in court.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "deducibilis," from "deducere" meaning "to lead down, derive."

Synonyms

  • Inferable
  • Derivable
  • Concludable
  • Extrapolatable

Antonyms

  • Indeducible
  • Uninferable
  • Unprovable

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
French déductible /de.dyk.tibl/
Spanish deducible /deðuˈθiβle/
German ableitbar /ˈaːblaɪtbaːɐ̯/
Hindi अनुमेय (Anumey) /ə.nu.meːj/
Chinese (Mandarin) 可推导的 (Kě tuīdǎo de) /kʰɤ˨˩ tʰwei˥˩ tɑʊ˨˩ tə/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some American dialects, the "du" sound is pronounced as /duː/ while in British English it is often /djuː/.

Historical Usage

The term "deducible" has been in use since the early 17th century, primarily in logical and philosophical discussions.

Cultural Nuances

In legal and scientific contexts, "deducible" is often associated with logical reasoning, while in everyday use it may simply mean "obvious" or "clear."

More Information

"Deducible" is frequently used in mathematics, law, and science to indicate that a conclusion follows from premises. In modern usage, it also appears in discussions of tax deductions, where deductible expenses refer to those that can be legally subtracted from taxable income.

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