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inducing

ihn-DYOO-sihng

Inducing (adjective) means causing or bringing about a particular effect or state. Example: “The lecture had a sleep-inducing effect on half the audience.”

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Causing or bringing about a particular effect or state.
"The lecture had a sleep-inducing effect on half the audience."

How to use inducing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCausing something specific to happen, usually used in compounds like "sleep-inducing" or "panic-inducing."

Common pairings
sleep-inducing panic-inducing vomit-inducing

Word forms

more inducing comparative, most inducing superlative

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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