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educe

UK/i'dju:s/US
TOEFLC1

Definitions

v.

(Formal/rare) to bring out, develop, or elicit (something latent).

(正式/罕用)引出;阐发

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
e-out of, from
+
ducelead, conduct, guide
=educe

e- (out) + duce (lead) = «to lead out.» The bare verb behind «educate.»

Root duc still carries 35 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A skilled teacher can educe insight from students.

Word Forms

Verb

Pasteduced
3rd Personeduces
Past Part.educed
Pres. Part.educing
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