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

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

From Salon

Thus the Latin verb du'cere, to draw or lead, is a Latin primitive or root, and from it are formed educe, education, deduction, ductile, reproductive, and several hundred other English words.

From Literature

That compromise would reportedly educe pollution by 3.7% a year.

From Salon

I think that there should’ve been more discussion of what we educe from his philosophy about these issues of privacy and personal liberty that appear discussed at length in his book.

From Slate