different between deduct vs deductable

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d??d?kt/, /d??d?kt/
• Rhymes: -?kt

Verb

deduct (third-person singular simple present deducts, present participle deducting, simple past and past participle deducted)

1. To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller by some amount.

   I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.

Related terms

• deduce
• deduction

Translations

Anagrams

• ducted

English

Etymology

deduct +? -able

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): [d??d?kt?b??], [d??d?kt?b??]

Adjective

deductable

1. Alternative spelling of deductible
   • 1903, Encyclopædia of Accounting, Volume 3, page 329,

     The two amounts of tax so found would give the total tax deductable from a yearly payment falling due at 15th May 1902.

   • 1980, Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard), Jun 19 - Nov 13, page 421,

     One very important point which has arisen is the whole question of the credits; the allowances; marriage allowance and child allowance which are deductable from income before one is taxed.

   • 1993, J. P. Makeham, L. R. Malcolm, The Farming Game Now, page 106,

     Farmers? wages and personal costs are taxable not deductable. Deductable depreciation costs include costs of plant, equipment and structures which gradually wear out.

See also

• deduct
• deductible