Educe: meaning, definitions and examples

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educe

 

[ ษชหˆdjuหs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drawing out

To educe means to bring out or develop something that is latent or hidden. It involves eliciting or extracting information, qualities, or an understanding from within a person or situation. The term can apply to various fields including education, psychology, and even scientific inquiry, where one seeks to reveal underlying truths or capabilities. Essentially, eduction is about uncovering the potential or insight that may not be immediately visible.

Synonyms

draw out, elicit, extract

Examples of usage

  • Teachers aim to educe critical thinking in their students.
  • The mentor helped her educe her artistic talents.
  • Through questioning, he was able to educe important details from the witness.

Translations

Translations of the word "educe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น educar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendidik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ edukowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™่‚ฒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉduquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ educar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸitmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์œกํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซู‚ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdฤ›lรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdelรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™่‚ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izobraลพevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mennta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hsil vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ educar

Etymology

The word 'educe' derives from the Latin verb 'educere', which means 'to lead out'. This etymology reflects its core meaning of bringing something out from within. The root 'ducere' means 'to lead', which has contributed to several other English words such as 'educate' and 'conduct'. 'Educe' was first used in English in the early 17th century, primarily in academic and philosophical contexts. Over time, it has expanded into various domains like psychology and education, illustrating the process of uncovering hidden potential or knowledge. The evolution of 'educe' illustrates how language adapts to encompass broader concepts, ultimately serving as a reminder of the depths within individuals and situations that can be revealed through inquiry and encouragement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,224, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.