Synonyms
Etymology

1. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] a formal entry into an organization or position or office.

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)

Rhymes with Induction

  • reintroduction
  • reconstruction
  • deconstruction
  • overproduction
  • reproduction
  • introduction
  • construction
  • obstruction
  • instruction
  • destruction
  • conduction
  • seduction
  • reduction
  • production
  • deduction
  • abduction
  • suction

How do you pronounce induction?

Pronounce induction as ˌɪnˈdəkʃən.

US - How to pronounce induction in American English

UK - How to pronounce induction in British English

2. self-induction

noun. generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • induction (English)
  • -ion (English)
  • self- (English)

3. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)

4. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current.

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)

5. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] an act that sets in motion some course of events.

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)

6. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time).

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)

7. induction

noun. ['ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən'] stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors.

Etymology

  • -ion (English)
  • -tion (English)
  • -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induce (English)
  • enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • induct (English)