self-induced
Americanadjective
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induced by oneself or itself.
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Electricity. produced by self-induction.
adjective
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induced or brought on by oneself or itself
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electronics produced by self-induction
Etymology
Origin of self-induced
First recorded in 1885–90
Vocabulary lists containing self-induced
Example Sentences
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“There’s a self-induced complexity in the process, and that leads to a bit of randomness.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025
Before the trade, Irving spent three-plus seasons in Brooklyn dealing mostly with self-induced drama.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 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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