induct
/ɪnˈdʌkt/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
verb
To draft into military service.
Example Sentences
- "Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the first female inductee […]"
- "It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term."
- "She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession."
- "At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily."
- "The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians."
Etymology
Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *dewk-, induct, inductus