Latin · root
ducere
lead, guide, draw along
Forms
- duc-
- duct- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘led.’
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *deuk-, ‘lead.’
Note
Physical leading became a model for guidance and for drawing a conclusion.
Words sharing this root
abductionMovement of a body part away from the body's midline.abductionThe unlawful taking away of a person.abductionReasoning that infers the best explanation from available evidence.abductorA person who unlawfully takes someone away.abductorA muscle that moves a body part away from the body's midline.adduceTo cite as evidence or support for an argument.aqueductA channel constructed to carry water.conductTo guide the course of an activity or movement.conductTo allow energy to pass through a substance.conductionThe transfer of energy through matter.conductora material through which electricity, heat, or sound passes readilyconductora public transport worker responsible for passengers and their faresconductora person who directs a group of musicians during a performanceconduitA passage carrying something from one place to another.deduceTo reach a conclusion by reasoning from evidence or principles.deductTo take an amount away from a total.deductionThe removal of an amount from a total, or the amount removed.deductionReasoning from general principles to a specific conclusion.deductiveInvolving subtraction or removal.deductiveUsing general principles to reach specific conclusions.ductA tube or channel carrying air or liquid, or to convey these through one.ductileCapable of being drawn out without breaking.induceTo bring a response or condition into being through influence.inductTo formally bring someone into an organization or role.inductionThe production of an electrical or magnetic effect without direct contact.inductionThe deliberate starting or stimulation of a biological process.inductionReasoning from specific observations to a general conclusion.inductionFormal admission or orientation into a new role, group, or institution.inductiveRelating to electrical or magnetic effects produced without direct contact.inductiveCausing a biological or chemical process to begin.inductiveDrawing general conclusions from specific observations.introduceTo make someone or something known, or bring something into use or a new setting.introductionThe act of bringing something into a new setting for initial engagement.introductoryProviding a first introduction to something.produceTo bring something into existence through work or growth.produceTo bring something forward for inspection or use.producerSomeone or something that makes goods, or a person who organizes a production.productSomething resulting from a process.productionThe organized process of making something.productionThe act of making evidence or documents available for examination.productiveAble to generate results or output.redoubtA fortified place used for defense or refuge.reduceTo decrease an amount or extent.reduceTo gain electrons or remove oxygen in a chemical reaction.reduceTo restore a broken or dislocated bone to its proper position.reductionA decrease in amount or extent.reductionThe resetting of a broken bone or dislocated joint into its proper position.reductionA chemical process in which a substance gains electrons or loses oxygen.reductiveMaking something too simple by ignoring its complexity.reductiveRelating to a chemical change in which a substance gains electrons.seduceTo draw someone into an action through its attractions.seductionThe enticing of someone into an action.subdueTo bring force or activity under control.transducerA device that converts energy or signals from one form to another.