Induced: meaning, definitions and examples

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induced

 

[ ɪnˈdjuːst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

causing change

Induced refers to the act of bringing about or giving rise to something. It can imply that an external factor or agent encourages or causes a particular outcome or condition. This term is often used in scientific or medical contexts to describe how certain actions or stimuli can lead to specific results. In a broader sense, it can also apply to inducing behavior or feelings in people.

Synonyms

caused, encouraged, prompted, provoked

Examples of usage

  • The medication induced a rapid healing process.
  • She induced the crowd to join in the celebration.
  • The teacher induced interest in science among her students.

Translations

Translations of the word "induced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 induzido

🇮🇳 प्रेरित

🇩🇪 induzierte

🇮🇩 diinduksi

🇺🇦 індукований

🇵🇱 wywołany

🇯🇵 誘発された

🇫🇷 induit

🇪🇸 inducido

🇹🇷 indüklenmiş

🇰🇷 유도된

🇸🇦 مُستحث

🇨🇿 vyvolaný

🇸🇰 vyvolaný

🇨🇳 诱导的

🇸🇮 induciran

🇮🇸 indúkaður

🇰🇿 индукцияланған

🇬🇪 ინდუცირებული

🇦🇿 induksiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 inducido

Word origin

The word 'induced' originates from the Latin verb 'inducere', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead' or 'to draw'. This Latin term evolved through Middle English as 'inducen', which meant to lead in or bring about. The term has been used in various forms within the fields of science and medicine, particularly in discussions about causation and influence. Over time, 'induced' has come to encompass a wide range of applications, from scientific experiments to social dynamics, always focusing on the idea of bringing about a change or effect through external means.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,031, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.