abduction
|ab-duc-tion|
/æbˈdʌkʃən/
taking away by force
Etymology
'abduction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abductio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
'abductio' transformed into the French word 'abduction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abduction' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to lead away,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'kidnapping' and 'movement away from the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking someone away by force or deception.
The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl.
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Noun 2
the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.
The physiotherapist recommended exercises to improve shoulder abduction.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 11:06