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current-induced

|cur-rent-in-duced|

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/ˈkɝənt ɪnˈduːst/

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/ˈkʌr.ənt ɪnˈdjuːst/

caused by a flow/current

Etymology
Etymology Information

'current-induced' is a modern English compound formed from 'current' + 'induced'. 'current' ultimately comes from Latin 'currere' (via Old French/Middle English), where the root meant 'to run', and 'induced' comes from Latin 'inducere', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead'.

Historical Evolution

'current' evolved from Latin 'currere' to Old French forms (e.g. 'corant') and into Middle English as 'current', while 'induced' derives from Latin 'inducere' → past participle 'inductus' → Middle English forms and modern English 'induce/induced'.

Meaning Changes

Originally 'current' referred generally to 'running' or 'a running flow' and 'induce' meant 'to lead into'; over time they came to be used in technical senses (e.g. electrical current, and 'to cause'), yielding the compound meaning 'caused by a flow/current'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

caused, produced, or brought about by an electric or fluid current (e.g., electrical current, water current).

The current-induced magnetic field distorted the sensor readings.

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Last updated: 2025/09/08 02:10