eduction

English

Etymology

From Latin eductio. Equivalent to educe +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪˈdʌkʃən/
• Rhymes: -ʌkʃən
• Hyphenation: e‧duc‧tion

Noun

eduction (countable and uncountable, plural eductions)

1. The act of educing, of deducing: deduction.
2. The result of educing; something which has been educed; inference, deduction.
3. (geology) A process by which the Earth's crust spreads sideways and exposes deep-seated rocks.

Derived terms

• eduction pipe

Anagrams

• counited