Induced

/ɪnˈdjuːst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of induce; to bring about or give rise to.

The medication induced a strong allergic reaction in some patients.

to persuade or influence someone to do something.

She induced him to join the club by highlighting its benefits.

to cause a particular condition or state to occur.

The team induced a sense of urgency among the members through their challenging goals.

From the Latin 'inducere' meaning 'to lead in' or 'to bring in'.

induced labor

A medical procedure to stimulate childbirth.

induced current

An electric current generated by changing magnetic fields.

induced abortion

The intentional termination of a pregnancy through medical means.

induction

The act of bringing about something, often used in a formal or logical context.

deduced

Derived as a conclusion from something known or assumed.

seduced

Persuaded to engage in sexual intercourse or to tempt.

To cause someone to try something, usually by trickery.

He induced her to take that dare.

To convince someone to do something risky or foolish.

They induced him into jumping off the roof.