shadow-induced
|shad-ow-in-duced|
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/ˈʃædoʊ ɪnˈdjuːst/
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/ˈʃædəʊ ɪnˈdjuːst/
caused by shadows
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shadow-induced' originates from the combination of 'shadow' and 'induced', where 'shadow' refers to a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface, and 'induced' means 'brought about or caused'.
Historical Evolution
'Shadow' comes from Old English 'sceadu', and 'induced' comes from Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead into'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'induced' meant 'to lead into', but over time it evolved to mean 'caused or brought about'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or influenced by shadows.
The shadow-induced cooling effect was noticeable in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 02:00