induction

Meanings

• noun

  The act of inducting or the state of being induced; drawing a conclusion or making an inference from evidence or facts.

  - "The evidence pointed towards a guilty verdict, an induction that was supported by the jury."
  - "The scientific process often involves making inductions based on observed data."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with induction
duction , conduction , percussion

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Variants

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induction , inductions , mathematical induction , induction coil , induction coils , induction heating , induction heatings , induction motor , induction motors , mathematical inductions , self-induction , self-inductions , linear induction motor , linear motor , linear motors , pre-induction , preinduction

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inducere', meaning 'to lead or guide'. The past participle of this verb is 'inductus', which means 'having been led or guided'.

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Trivia

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1. Induction was one of the three logical methods described by Aristotle in his 'Organon'.

2. The term 'induction' comes from the Latin word 'inducere', which means 'to lead or guide'.

3. In mathematics, induction is a powerful proof technique that relies on the principle of mathematical induction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deduction: A method of logical reasoning that moves from general principles to specific conclusions.

2. Abduction: A form of reasoning that involves forming an explanation for a phenomenon based on available evidence.

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Culture

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Induction has been used extensively in literature, particularly in scientific and philosophical contexts. For instance, in Aristotle's 'Posterior Analytics', induction is described as a method of scientific inquiry. In modern times, the term 'induction ceremony' refers to the formal process of admitting new members into a society or organization.

How to Memorize "induction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist making observations and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
   - Visualize a jury coming to a decision based on the evidence presented.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'induction' with 'conclusion' or 'inference'.
   - Think of induction as a process of drawing logical conclusions based on evidence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inductive Reasoning Is Drawing Conclusions' to remember the meaning of induction.

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