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induction

 

[ ษชnหˆdสŒkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in science

The process of inferring a general law or principle from specific observations or experiments.

Synonyms

generalization, inference, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Scientists use induction to develop theories based on experimental data.
  • Induction involves making logical predictions about future events based on past observations.
Context #2 | Noun

in medicine

The introduction of a specific substance into the body, especially a vaccine, to stimulate the immune system to develop immunity to a disease.

Synonyms

immunization, inoculation, vaccination

Examples of usage

  • Influenza induction is recommended annually to prevent the flu.
  • Childhood vaccinations are a form of induction to protect against various illnesses.
Context #3 | Noun

in logic

A method of reasoning in which a conclusion is reached based on multiple premises that are believed to be true.

Synonyms

inference, logic, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Deductive reasoning differs from induction because in deduction the conclusion must be true if the premises are true.
  • Induction is used in scientific reasoning to make generalizations from specific observations.

Translations

Translations of the word "induction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น induรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Induktion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ induksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดัƒะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ indukcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช˜ๅฐŽ (yลซdล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท induction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inducciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indรผksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋„ (yudo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฑูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indukce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ indukcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๅบ” (gวŽnyรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ indukcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innleiรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดัƒะบั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒฃแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ induksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inducciรณn

Etymology

The word 'induction' has its origins in the Latin word 'inductio', which means 'a leading in'. It was first used in the 14th century in the context of logic and reasoning. Over the centuries, the term has been adopted in various fields such as science, medicine, and philosophy to describe the process of drawing conclusions from specific observations or experiments. The concept of induction has played a crucial role in the development of scientific theories and advancements in medicine.

See also: induct.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,975, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.