abducing
|ab-duc-ing|
C1
/æbˈdjuːsɪŋ/
(abduce)
to lead away by force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abducere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'abducere' transformed into the English word 'abduce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead away,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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