noun
- plural of eduction; the act or process of drawing out or bringing forth something latent or potential
- plural of eduction; something that is drawn out or deduced, especially a logical consequence or inference
Usage: formal; rare
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- The eductions from the ancient texts revealed hidden meanings.
- Through careful analysis, the scholar made several important eductions about the author's intent.
- The eductions of natural principles from observation formed the basis of early science.
- His logical eductions were sound, though his premises were questionable.