Word: induction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
duc
tion
Definition: A method of proof of a theorem by first proving it for a specific case (often an integer; usually 0 or 1) and showing that, if it is true for one case then it must be true for the next.
Morphemes:
Affix: induction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A method of proof of a theorem by first proving it for a specific case (often an integer; usually 0 or 1) and showing that, if it is true for one case then it must be true for the next.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in
Affix: dūcō
Language: la
Decoded: duco
Meaning: lead; draw
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.