aspirin-induced
|as-pi-rin-in-duced|
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/ˈæspərɪn ɪnˈdjuːst/
(induce)
to cause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'induce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inducere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'inducere' transformed into the Old French word 'enducir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'induce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead into or persuade,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause or bring about.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or triggered by the intake of aspirin.
He experienced aspirin-induced asthma after taking the medication.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/04 16:36