educe

[ ih-doos, ih-dyoos ]

verb (used with object)

, e·duced, e·duc·ing.

1. to draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent; elicit; develop.
2. to infer or deduce.

educe

/ ɪˈdjuːs; ɪˈdʌktɪv /

verb

1. to evolve or develop, esp from a latent or potential state
2. to draw out or elicit (information, solutions, etc)

Derived Forms

• eˈducible, adjective
• eductive, adjective

Other Words From

• e·duci·ble adjective
• une·duced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of educe¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin ēdūcere, equivalent to ē- e- ¹ + dūcere to lead

Word History and Origins

Origin of educe¹

C15: from Latin ēdūcere to draw out, from ē- out + dūcere to lead

Example Sentences

Every song in her discographical universe matters, and any surprise song she chooses will invariably educe outpourings of jubilation.

From Salon

I recalled what I could of how I had been educed, at age twelve.

From Literature

Glorietta Bay Inn, a historic property on Coronado Island near San Diego, has r educed rates on more than 30 dates in May, June, August and September.

From Washington Post

Leavened by famously jittery drawings from Roz Chast, “The African Svelte” cleverly educes the “literally poetic justice” of “eeking out a living” or disguising your terrorist intent by “wearing a baklava.”

From Washington Post

Or maybe, just maybe he’s noticed that Trump-bashing educes cameras and ink.

From Forbes