English Explanatory Dictionary

superinduce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To replace (someone) with someone else; to bring into another's position; especially, to take (a second wife) quickly after the death of a first, or while she is still alive.
  2. To bring in or introduce as an addition; to produce, cause, bring on.
  3. To cause (especially further disease) in addition (to an existing medical condition).
  4. To place over (something or someone); to cover.

Pronunciation

/ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈdjuːs/ /ˌsupɚɪnˈdus/

Word forms

superinduce superinduces superinducing superinduced

Etymology

From late Latin superindūcere.

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