Definition of Abduce

1. Verb. Advance evidence for.

Exact synonyms: Adduce, Cite
Generic synonyms: Bear Witness, Evidence, Prove, Show, Testify
Derivative terms: Citation, Citation

Definition of Abduce

1. v. t. To draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part.

Definition of Abduce

1. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To draw a conclusion, especially in metanalysis. Used chiefly in linguistics to refer to the hearer's misunderstanding of the boundary or function of a morphological feature that results in its extension to a new environment and/or function. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Abduce

1. to abduct [v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES] - See also: abduct

Medical Definition of Abduce

1. To move away from the median plane. Synonym: abduce. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abduce

abdominopelvic splanchnic nerves
abdominoperineal
abdominoperineal resection
abdominoperineal resections
abdominoplasties
abdominoplasty
abdominoscopy
abdominothoracic
abdominothoracic arch
abdominous
abdominousness
abdominovesical
abduce (current term)
abduced
abducens
abducens eminence
abducens muscle
abducens nerve
abducens nucleus
abducens oculi
abducent
abducent nerve
abducentes
abducents
abduces
abducing
abduct

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