induced
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for induced, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Brought about or triggered by some outside cause, rather than happening naturally on its own.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use induced
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “induced” mean?
The word “induced” means brought about or triggered by some outside cause, rather than happening naturally on its own. In plain terms, made to happen by something else, rather than occurring on its own.
How do you pronounce “induced”?
“Induced” is pronounced ihn-DYOOST (/ɪnˈdust/ in IPA).
How do you use “induced” in a sentence?
Here is “induced” used in a sentence: “The coma was drug-induced after the accident.”
What part of speech is “induced”?
“Induced” is an adjective.
Is “induced” a common word?
“Induced” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between induced and caused?
Caused is the neutral, general word for producing any result. Induced adds the idea of an outside trigger or deliberate intervention bringing about something that would not have happened naturally at that time.
Should compounds like drug-induced be hyphenated?
Yes, hyphenate them before a noun, as in "a drug-induced reaction." Most dictionaries and style guides keep the hyphen even after a verb ("the reaction was drug-induced"), and consistency within a document matters most.