NOUN
Deduktion/ˌdedʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/deduction; inference
Deduktion is a German noun that means deduction or inference. It is pronounced /ˌdedʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Deduktionen".
Definitions
1.reasoning from general principles to specific cases; logical deduction(philosophy; logic)
a.deriving specific conclusions from general rules or premises
Die Deduktion spielt in der Mathematik eine zentrale Rolle.—Deduction plays a central role in mathematics.
2.amount subtracted; deduction(law; finance)
a.subtraction from a total, especially in financial or legal contexts
Die Steuer wird als Deduktion vom Bruttolohn abgezogen.—The tax is deducted from the gross salary as a deduction.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Deduktion | die Deduktionen |
| Genitive | der Deduktion | der Deduktionen |
| Dative | der Deduktion | den Deduktionen |
| Accusative | die Deduktion | die Deduktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Deduktion" mean in English?
- "Deduktion" means deduction or inference. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Deduktion"?
- "Deduktion" is pronounced /ˌdedʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Deduktion" der, die, or das?
- "Deduktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Deduktion"?
- The plural of "Deduktion" is "Deduktionen".
- What part of speech is "Deduktion"?
- "Deduktion" is a noun in German.
