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duc

Latin

Variants

ducductduce

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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