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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
conducive
Tending to help bring about a particular result or condition
conductivity
The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, or sound
conduit
A pipe or channel through which water or cables pass; a means of transmission
deduce
To reach a conclusion through logical reasoning
educe
To infer or draw out from existing information
induce
To persuade someone to do something; to cause or bring about
inducible
Capable of being induced or caused by a stimulus
industrialization
The development of industry on a large scale in a society
introduce
to make acquainted; to bring something new
introduction
The act of presenting someone or something; an opening section of a text
leadership
The ability to lead others; the group of leaders in an organization; 领导能力;领导层
produce
to make or create; fresh food from farms
producer
A person or company that makes goods; one who oversees the making of a film or show
product
a thing made to be sold; the result of multiplication
production
the making of goods; a show or film
productive
Producing a large amount; yielding useful results
productivity
The rate or efficiency of producing goods, services, or results
products
Things made or grown for sale; results of a process
reduce
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree
reduction
A decrease in size, amount, or degree
seduce
To tempt or lure someone into improper conduct or a sexual relationship
subdue
To overcome and control by force; to reduce in intensity
subdued
Quiet and restrained; soft in color or tone
traduce
To damage someone's reputation with false, malicious statements