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conflict-induced

|con-flict-in-duced|

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/ˈkɒnflɪkt ɪnˈdjuːst/

caused by conflict

Etymology
Etymology Information

'conflict-induced' originates from the combination of 'conflict' and 'induced', where 'conflict' comes from Latin 'conflictus', meaning 'a striking together', and 'induced' from Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead into'.

Historical Evolution

'Conflict' changed from the Latin word 'conflictus' and eventually became the modern English word 'conflict'. 'Induced' transformed from the Latin 'inducere' to the modern English 'induce'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'conflict' meant 'a striking together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a serious disagreement or argument'. 'Induced' has largely retained its meaning of 'caused or brought about'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

caused or brought about by conflict.

The region is facing a conflict-induced humanitarian crisis.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 23:25