noun
induration
Induration (noun) means a lasting, fixed presence that does not change.
noun
1
A lasting, fixed presence that does not change.
2
The way something turns hard over time.
3
The hardening of a part of the body caused by inflammation, excess blood flow, or invasion by tumour cells.
4
A part or area of the body that has hardened in that way.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English induracioun, from Old French induracion (“hardness, obstinacy”), or borrowed directly from Medieval Latin induratiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for induration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of induration?
"induration" (noun) means a lasting, fixed presence that does not change.
What is another word for induration?
Other words for "induration" include sclerosis.
What are the different meanings of induration?
"induration" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lasting, fixed presence that does not change; 2. The way something turns hard over time; 3. The hardening of a part of the body caused by inflammation, excess blood flow, or invasion by tumour cells.
