Word of the Day: Educe

Can you pronounce educe?

January 17, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By verb 1. To bring (something, such as a form, quality, or law conceived to be present in a latent, potential, or undeveloped state) into manifestation. 2. To arrive at (as from reasoning). Today's Word Brought to You By   Could 2026 Be the Year of the E-Bike? Whether you're commuting to work or headed out for an adventure, an e-bike lets you get there with a lot more fun. Upway offers certified e-bikes from brands like Trek and Specialized for hundreds less than buying new. Each bike is expertly refurbished, quality-tested, and backed by a warranty, so the quality feels solid without the full new-bike price. See Bikes *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "The teacher tried to educe thoughtful discussion rather than memorized answers." "Years of research failed to educe a clear explanation for the phenomenon." "Careful questioning helped the mediator educe the real source of the conflict." Latin, early 17th century To educe something means to draw it out — you can also say "elicit," or depending on the situation, more nuanced synonyms might be "evolve" or "evoke." "Educe" comes from the Latin "ducere," meaning "to lead," and the "e-" prefix in this and all of the related options is ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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