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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abduce

/əbˈdjuːs/ verb · British & US
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What does abduce mean?

verb

To infer or deduce (a conclusion or a fact) from evidence or premises, especially by reasoning from a general principle to a specific instance.

Example

"The detective had to abduce the killer's identity from the few clues left at the scene."

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