To induce
Example: The philosopher tried to induce a sense of wonder in his audience.
Definition
"To induce" means to cause or bring about a particular state, feeling, or condition, often through reasoning or influence. In philosophy, to induce is to lead someone to a conclusion or feeling by presenting arguments or stimuli that encourage a specific response.
Etymology
The word "to induce" originates from the Latin word 'inducere,' which means 'to lead in' or 'to bring about.' It combines 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead.' Did you know? The word has been used since the 15th century, often in contexts of persuasion or causing effects.
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"To induce" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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