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duc

Latin

lead, conduct, guide

Variants

ducductduce

About This Root

From Latin dūcere (to lead, guide, draw). One of the most productive Latin roots, with prefixes determining the direction of leading: produce (lead forward), reduce (lead back), introduce (lead inward), abduct (lead away), induce (lead into). Even industry traces here — originally "building within" through diligent leading.

Associated Words

abduct

To kidnap someone; to take away by force

TOEFLGREC2

conducive

Tending to help bring about a particular result or condition

IELTSGREC1

conductivity

The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, or sound

TOEFLB1

conduit

A pipe or channel through which water or cables pass; a means of transmission

GREC1

deduce

To reach a conclusion through logical reasoning

IELTSGREB2

educe

To infer or draw out from existing information

TOEFLC1

induce

To persuade someone to do something; to cause or bring about

IELTSTOEFLGRE

inducible

Capable of being induced or caused by a stimulus

TOEFLC2

industrialization

The development of industry on a large scale in a society

TOEFLA2

introduce

to make acquainted; to bring something new

NGSL 1kA1

introduction

The act of presenting someone or something; an opening section of a text

NGSL 2kIELTSB1

leadership

The ability to lead others; the group of leaders in an organization; 领导能力;领导层

NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

produce

to make or create; fresh food from farms

NGSL 1kTOEFLGRE

producer

A person or company that makes goods; one who oversees the making of a film or show

NGSL 2kB1

product

a thing made to be sold; the result of multiplication

NGSL 1kIELTSA2

production

the making of goods; a show or film

NGSL 1kIELTSA2

productive

Producing a large amount; yielding useful results

IELTSTOEFLB1

productivity

The rate or efficiency of producing goods, services, or results

IELTSGREA2

products

Things made or grown for sale; results of a process

IELTSA2

reduce

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree

NGSL 1kTOEFLB1

reduction

A decrease in size, amount, or degree

NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

seduce

To tempt or lure someone into improper conduct or a sexual relationship

TOEFLC2

subdue

To overcome and control by force; to reduce in intensity

IELTSTOEFLGRE

subdued

Quiet and restrained; soft in color or tone

GREC2

traduce

To damage someone's reputation with false, malicious statements

TOEFLGREC2