Induktion/ɪndʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/induction; inference; initiation
Induktion is a German noun that means induction, inference, or initiation. It is pronounced /ɪndʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Induktionen".
Definitions
1.the production of an electric current or magnetic field by changing magnetic fields or electric currents(physik, technik)
a.physical process of generating electrical voltage using magnetic fields
Die Induktion im Generator erzeugt elektrischen Strom.—The induction in the generator produces electric current.
2.reasoning from specific cases to general principles (inductive reasoning)(logik, philosophie)
a.method of logical inference from observation to a general rule
Durch Induktion kam der Wissenschaftler zu einer allgemeinen Theorie.—Through induction, the scientist arrived at a general theory.
3.the act of formally introducing someone into a position or office(allgemein, einführung)
a.initiation or welcoming ceremony
Die Induktion der neuen Mitarbeiter fand am Montag statt.—The induction of the new employees took place on Monday.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Induktion | die Induktionen |
| Genitive | der Induktion | der Induktionen |
| Dative | der Induktion | den Induktionen |
| Accusative | die Induktion | die Induktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Induktion" mean in English?
- "Induktion" means induction, inference, or initiation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Induktion"?
- "Induktion" is pronounced /ɪndʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Induktion" der, die, or das?
- "Induktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Induktion"?
- The plural of "Induktion" is "Induktionen".
- What part of speech is "Induktion"?
- "Induktion" is a noun in German.
