inducing
Inducing (adjective) means causing or bringing about a particular effect or state. Example: “The lecture had a sleep-inducing effect on half the audience.”
How to use inducing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCausing something specific to happen, usually used in compounds like "sleep-inducing" or "panic-inducing."
Word forms
more inducing comparative, most inducing superlative
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Rhymes for inducing
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What does “inducing” mean?
The word “inducing” means causing or bringing about a particular effect or state. In plain terms, causing something specific to happen, usually used in compounds like "sleep-inducing" or "panic-inducing.".
How do you pronounce “inducing”?
“Inducing” is pronounced ihn-DYOO-sihng (/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “inducing” in a sentence?
Here is “inducing” used in a sentence: “The lecture had a sleep-inducing effect on half the audience.”
What part of speech is “inducing”?
“Inducing” is an adjective.
Is “inducing” a common word?
“Inducing” is an uncommon word in modern English.