superinduce

[soo-per-in-doos, -dyoos]

verb (used with object), su·per·in·duced, su·per·in·duc·ing.

to bring in or induce as an added feature, circumstance, etc.; superimpose.

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Origin of superinduce

From the Latin word superindūcere, dating back to 1545–55. See super-, induce

Related formssu·per·in·duc·tion

[soo-per-in-duhk-shuh n] /ˌsu pər ɪnˈdʌk ʃən/, noun

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Examples from the Web for superinduce

Superinduce magnetism at one end of a needle; the opposite magnetism takes place at the other end.
Essays|Ralph Waldo Emerson
Superinduce magnetism at one end of a needle, the opposite magnetism takes place at the other end.
Essays, First Series|Ralph Waldo Emerson
Children should never be accused of obstinacy; the accusation cannot cure, but may superinduce the disease.
Practical Education, Volume I|Maria Edgeworth
It is only the romance, the adventure; and such moonlight nights often superinduce sentimentality.
Hearts and Masks|Harold MacGrath

The hour advanced, and he must superinduce the happy bridegroom on the dead statue.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21|Alexander Leighton

British Dictionary definitions for superinduce

superinduce

verb

(tr) to introduce as an additional feature, factor, etc

Derived Formssuperinducement, nounsuperinduction (ˌsuːpərɪnˈdʌkʃən), noun

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Medicine definitions for superinduce

superinduce

[sōō′pər-ĭn-dōōs′]

v.

To introduce as an addition to something already existing.