abduce

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Synonyms: adduce, abduct, obduce

Antonyms: adduce, abduct, obduce

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[draw away|draw]]; to [[conduct]] away; to take away; to [[withdraw]]; to draw to a different part; to move a limb out away from the center of the body; [[abduct]]. {{defdate|Mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=3}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To draw a conclusion, especially in [[metanalysis]]; to [[deduce]]. {{defdate|Mid 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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