abduction
UK: əbˈdʌkʃn | US: əbˈdʌkʃn
n. 1. The act of taking someone away illegally or by force; kidnapping.
n. 2. (Anatomy) The movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body.
abduction = ab<away> + duct<lead> + ion<noun suffix>
- ab (Latin ab-): Prefix meaning "away from."
- duct (Latin ducere): Root meaning "to lead" or "to pull."
- ion: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word abduction originates from Latin abductio, combining ab- ("away") and ducere ("to lead"). It originally described the act of leading someone away forcibly, later extending to anatomical contexts (e.g., limb movement away from the body's center). The dual meanings reflect the root's literal and metaphorical applications.
The police investigated the alleged abduction of a child from the park.
In anatomy, abduction of the arm raises it sideways from the body.
The film’s plot revolves around the alien abduction of a scientist.
Abduction exercises strengthen the shoulder muscles.
The court charged the suspect with abduction and unlawful confinement.