pre-deduction
|pre-de-duc-tion|
B2
/priː-dɪˈdʌkʃən/
initial subtraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-deduction' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'deduction' from Latin 'deductio', where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead'.
Historical Evolution
'Deductio' transformed into the Old French word 'deduction', and eventually became the modern English word 'deduction'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead down or away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'subtracting an amount'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an amount subtracted from a total before the final calculation or payment is made.
The pre-deduction amount was higher than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41