adjective

induced

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adjective

Brought about or triggered by some outside cause, rather than happening naturally on its own.

"The coma was drug-induced after the accident."

"Doctors scheduled an induced birth for the following Monday."

How to Use Induced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade to happen by something else, rather than occurring on its own.

Common pairings

drug-induced stress-induced induced coma

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The coma was drug-_____ after the accident.

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