Antonyms for induced


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-doos, -dyoos
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus


Definition of induced

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to lead by persuasions or other influences," from Latin inducere "lead into, bring in, introduce, conduct, persuade," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + ducere "to lead" (see duke (n.)). Meaning "to bring about," of concrete situations, etc., is from early 15c.; sense of "to infer by reasoning" is from 1560s. Electro-magnetic sense first recorded 1777. Related: Induced; inducing.
  • adj persuaded
  • adj brought about
  • adj inferred
Example sentences :
  • What induced him to attempt this style it is difficult to conceive.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • Nothing in the world would have induced Ossipon to go into the parlour.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • But it was certainly not caution which induced Mr. Stewart's backsliding.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Curiosity, or perhaps a better feeling, induced him to approach the stranger.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • A little encouragement, however, induced him to come forward.
  • Extract from : « The Tenant of Wildfell Hall » by Anne Bronte
  • One other motive also held weight with him, and induced reticence.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • In fact, this was one of the reasons which had induced him to accompany Marie on her journey.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • In this position he remained for a year, when he was induced to remove to Toledo.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • I might be trapped in my sleep by an induced somnambulistic conversation.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • He was induced to commence the engraving by the following circumstance.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Synonyms for induced

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