Meaning
to deduce, to infer
- to derive
- to deduct, to subtract
- to attach, to present (evidence)
In a sentence
Da quello che dici, deduco che sei stanco.
From what you're saying, I deduce that you're tired.
Hai dedotto le spese dal totale?
Did you deduct the expenses from the total?
Non riesco a dedurre nulla da questo messaggio.
I can't infer anything from this message.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dedotto | past · participle |
Usage notes
- For logical conclusions, dedurre is more formal than capire or immaginare; common in writing, argumentation, and academic contexts.
- Do not confuse dedurre with derivare: dedurre una conclusione, but derivare da qualcosa for origin or consequence.
- For money or taxes, dedurre means 'deduct'; often used with da: dedurre una spesa dalle tasse.