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Word entry · 6 letters

deduct

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"Subtract"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /dɪˈdʌkt/Part of speech verbSorted cddetuStarts with DEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. reason by deduction; establish by deduction

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).

Used in a sentence

  • I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.
  • The player was deducted a point for violent conduct.

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