induction

Words with a similar base: induction

'induction'

[initiation.n.01] as in: a formal entry into an organization or position or office

Examples:
his initiation into the club
he was ordered to report for induction into the army
he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame

'induction'

[induction.n.02] as in: an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current

'induction'

[generalization.n.01] as in: reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

'induction'

[evocation.n.03] as in: stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors

Examples:
the elicitation of his testimony was not easy

'induction'

[induction.n.05] as in: the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)

Examples:
the induction of an anesthetic state

'induction'

[trigger.n.03] as in: an act that sets in motion some course of events

Origins

					induction (English)
├── -ion (English)
├── -tion (English)
│   └── -cion (Middle English (1100-1500))
├── induce (English)
│   └── enducen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── inducere (Latin)
└── induct (English)

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