Deduct
/dɪˈdʌkt/noun
To take away from a total or to subtract.
Did you know?The term 'deduct' has roots in the Latin 'deductio', which relates to a process of leading down, often used in the context of taxation and subtraction in ancient financial practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*de-
“a prefix meaning 'down' or 'away'.”
Latin
Latin
deductio
“a leading away, withdrawal.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
deductus
“to lead down, to subtract.”
Middle English
Middle English
deducten
“to take away, to subtract.”
Modern English
English
deduct
“to subtract or take away from a quantity.”