self-induced
|self/in/duced|
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/sɛlf ɪnˈdust/
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/sɛlf ɪnˈdjuːst/
self-caused
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-induced' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'induce,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'induce' means to bring about or cause.
Historical Evolution
'self-induced' evolved from the combination of the words 'self' and 'induce' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'caused by oneself,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused by oneself or one's own actions.
The headache was self-induced after hours of staring at the computer screen.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42