Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

educt

Verb
/ˈiːdʌkt/
Definition
A term used in philosophy and education, referring to the process of bringing forth knowledge or meaning from within an individual.
Examples
  • The teacher aimed to educt the student’s critical thinking skills through engaging discussions.
  • Therapeutic methods often seek to educt personal insights that lead to healing.
Meaning
To educt is to draw out or evoke something that is already present, particularly in reference to latent knowledge or abilities.
Synonyms
  • Elicit
  • Draw out
  • Extract