manuduction

[ man-yuh-duhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of directing or guiding.
2. a means of direction, introduction, or guidance.

Other Words From

• manu·ductive manu·ducto·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manuduction¹

1495–1505; < Medieval Latin manūductiōn- (stem of manūductiō ) a leading by the hand. See manus, reduction