What does educe mean?
Educe means (transitive, now rare) To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction..
Educe
/ɪˈduːs/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive, now rare) To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, now rare) To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
- (transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
- (transitive, chemistry) To isolate (a substance) from a compound; to extract.
- (transitive) To cause or generate; to bring about.
- An inference.
Example Sentences
The justice of God may be vindicated by a belief in a future state; but, only by believing that evil is educing good for the individual, and not for an imaginary whole.
Synonyms for educe
Antonyms for educe
Related Words
Word Forms
- educes
- educing
- educed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for educe?
Common synonyms include elicit, evoke, derive, extract.
What is the opposite of educe?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use educe in a sentence?
The justice of God may be vindicated by a belief in a future state; but, only by believing that evil is educing good for the individual, and not for an imaginary whole.
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