inductie

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch inductie, from Middle French induction or Latin inductiō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪnˈdʏk.si/

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• Hyphenation: in‧duc‧tie
• Rhymes: -ʏksi

Noun

inductie f (plural inducties)

1. (physics, uncountable) induction (generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field)
2. (mathematics) induction (method of proof of a theorem by first proving it for a specific case and then proving it for subsequent cases)
3. (logic) induction (derivation of general principles from specific instances)
4. (law, obsolete) temporary relief from the obligation to pay one's debts

Derived terms

• inductief
• inductiefornuis
• inductiekookplaat

Descendants

• → Indonesian: induksi