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self-induced

American

[self-in-doost, -dyoost, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈdust, -ˈdyust, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

induced by oneself or itself.
Electricity. produced by self-induction.

self-induced British

adjective

induced or brought on by oneself or itself
electronics produced by self-induction

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Etymology

Origin of self-induced

First recorded in 1885–90

Vocabulary lists containing self-induced

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Example Sentences

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Musk could have responded to these self-induced shortfalls by fixing them.

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2023

Thank heaven, our self-induced crisis is all but over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

"If we understand the revolutionary transformations caused by new media, we can anticipate and control them; but if we continue in our self-induced subliminal trance, we will be their slaves."

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2023

Betting odds aside, the Commanders are coming off an impressive come-from-behind victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, although the comeback was necessary due to self-induced mistakes.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2022

And he had other delicious little self-induced pains.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

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