subduce Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sub*duce", Sub*duct" transitive verb (Also<

• Subduce
• Subduct

)

Etymology

L. subducere, subductum; sub under + ducere to lead, to draw. See Duke, and cf. Subdue.

Definitions

1. To withdraw; to take away. Milton.
2. To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.

   If, out of that infinite multitude of antecedent generations, we should subduce ten. Sir M. Hale.