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How do you spell Deduction?

Correct spelling

deduction

Remember: DE-DUC-TION. One D, then DUC (like duck), then TION.

Why is deduction spelled this way?

From Latin deducere, to lead away. DE (away) + DUCERE (to lead). A deduction leads away from the general to the specific — reasoning that narrows toward truth.

Common misspellings of deduction

deducktiondedductiondeduktion

Example

After reviewing all the evidence, her deduction about the cause of the fire proved correct.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell deduction?+
The correct spelling is "deduction". Remember: DE-DUC-TION. One D, then DUC (like duck), then TION.
Is it deducktion or deduction?+
The correct spelling is "deduction", not "deducktion".

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