Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deduct

/dɪˈdʌkt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.09 in modern English

Syllables: deduct
IPA: /dɪˈdʌkt/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *dewk-, deductus

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /dɪˈdʌkt/

Inflected Forms

deducts (present, singular) deducting (participle, present) deducted (participle, past) deducted (past)

Derived Forms

deductability deductable deductee deductible deductive deductor prededuct rededuct undeducted

Frequently Paired Words

deduce deduction withhold

Synonyms

deduce infer derive subtract take off withhold recoup

Rhymes With

fucked construct sucked tucked duct instruct reconstruct plucked obstruct ducked destruct self-destruct

Questions

How do you pronounce deduct?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌkt/.
What does deduct mean?: To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.
Where does deduct come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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