dark-induced
|dark-in-duced|
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/dɑrk ɪnˈdust/
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/dɑːk ɪnˈdjuːst/
triggered by darkness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dark-induced' originates from the combination of 'dark' and 'induced', where 'dark' refers to the absence of light and 'induced' means caused or brought about.
Historical Evolution
'dark' and 'induced' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'dark' coming from Old English 'deorc' and 'induced' from Latin 'inducere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dark' meant 'absence of light', and 'induced' meant 'brought about'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or triggered by the absence of light.
The plant's growth was dark-induced, thriving in low-light conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 08:28