(mathematics) 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.
(theater) Use of rumors to twist and complicate the plot of a play or to narrate in a way that does not have to state truth nor fact within the play.
(biology) In developmentalbiology, the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells in response to a morphogen whose source determines the feature's position and extent.
(medicine) The process of inducing the birth process.
“The induction of new members and the appointment of new group heads also took place at the monthly meetings.”
“Every time the student practitioner or I extracted her teeth, Mrs. Marple asked if she could have them so that during practice at home, she could focus on the teeth as part of her induction.”
“This had occurred during his induction as an intern, when he was shown around and introduced to people.”
“However, while this element of inductiveness undoubtedly exists in the approach outlined, it is typically deemed to be predominantly deductive in orientation.”
“Among Anglo students, low self-esteem was significantly related to low levels of inductiveness and high levels of love withdrawal.”
