Definition

Adjective: 1. Capable of being deduced: Able to be derived as a logical conclusion or inference from known facts, premises, or evidence.

Usage

The adjective "deducible" describes information, a fact, or a conclusion that is not directly stated but can be logically arrived at by reasoning from other information that is known or assumed to be true. It is often used in formal, academic, or logical contexts.

Examples

• The theorem's proof was complex, but its core premise was deducible from a few basic axioms.
• From the witness's detailed account, the detective found the suspect's motive to be clearly deducible.
• If the first two statements are accepted as true, then the third statement is logically deducible.

Advanced Usage

• "Deducible from": This is the most common construction, specifying the evidence or premises from which something can be concluded.
  • The answer was deducible from the clues provided in the previous chapter.
• Used in legal and insurance contexts to describe a standard amount subtracted (deducted).
  • The policy has a deducible of $500 for collision coverage. (Note: In this specific financial/legal sense, the word is often used as a noun, "a deductible," though it originates from the same root.)

Variants and Related Words

• Deduce (verb): To arrive at a conclusion by reasoning; to infer.
  • From the footprints, we can deduce that someone was here recently.
• Deduction (noun):
  • The process of reaching a logical conclusion from general principles.

    • Sherlock Holmes was a master of logical deduction.
  • An amount that is or may be subtracted.

    • Charitable donations are an allowable tax deduction.
• Deductive (adjective): Relating to logical deduction.
  • She used deductive reasoning to solve the puzzle.

Synonyms

• Inferable: Capable of being inferred.
• Derivable: Capable of being derived or obtained from a source.
• Concludable: Capable of being concluded.

Antonyms

• Inductive: (In logic) proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion (contrasting with deductive reasoning).
• Unfounded: Having no foundation in fact or reason.
• Arbitrary: Based on random choice or personal whim, not reason.

Adjective

1. capable of being deduced