Definition

To draw something away or to a different place.

Example

The scientist decided to abduce the data from the experiment to analyze it further.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we need to abduce some of the clutter from this room.

Yeah, it’s looking pretty messy in here.

What do you think we should get rid of first?

Maybe those old magazines we never read would be a good start.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abduce → It is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word describes the act of leading someone away, often used in a legal or psychological context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'leading' ('ducere') someone 'away' ('ab-') — that's why abduce means to take someone away.

Visually Confused Words