NYT Dictionary

INDUCT

/ɪnˈdʌkt/
Verbin-DUCTin-duct · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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