Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter I - Page 35
Indoxylic (a.) Of or pertaining to, or producing, indoxyl; as, indoxylic acid.
Indraught (n.) An opening from the sea into the land; an inlet.
Indraught (n.) A draught of air or flow of water setting inward.
Indrawn (a.) Drawn in.
Indrench (v. t.) To overwhelm with water; to drench; to drown.
Indris (n.) Alt. of Indri.
Indri (n.) Any lemurine animal of the genus Indris.
Indubious (a.) Not dubious or doubtful; certain.
Compare: Dubious
Dubious (a.) （對事物）半信半疑的，猶豫不決的 [（+of/ about）]；曖昧的，含糊的Hesitating or doubting.
‘I was rather dubious about the whole idea’
Dubious (a.) Not to be relied upon; suspect.
‘Extremely dubious assumptions.’
Dubious (a.) Morally suspect.
‘Timeshare has been brought into disrepute by dubious sales methods.’
Dubious (a.) Of questionable value.
‘He holds the dubious distinction of being relegated with every club he has played for.’
Indubious (a.) Not doubting; unsuspecting. "Indubious confidence." -- Harvey.
Indubious (a.) (In British) (Archaic) Doubtless; certain; indubitable.
Indubitable (a.) 無疑的；明白的 Not dubitable or doubtful; too evident to admit of doubt; unquestionable; evident; apparently certain; as, an indubitable conclusion.
Indubitable (n.) That which is indubitable.
Syn: Unquestionable; evident; incontrovertible; incontestable; undeniable; irrefragable.
Indubitable (a.) Too obvious to be doubted [syn: beyond doubt(p), indubitable].
Indubitableness (n.) [U] The state or quality of being indubitable.
Indubitably (adv.) 不容置疑地 Undoubtedly; unquestionably; in a manner to remove all doubt.
Oracles indubitably clear and infallibly certain. -- Barrow.
Indubitably (adv.) In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted; "it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers"; "his guilt was established beyond a shadow of a doubt" [syn: indubitably, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt].
Indubitate (a.) Not questioned or doubtful; evident; certain. [Obs.] -- Bacon.
Indubitate (v. t.) To bring into doubt; to cause to be doubted. [Obs.]
To conceal, or indubitate, his exigency. -- Sir T. Browne.
Induced (imp. & p. p.) of Induce.
Inducing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Induce.
Induce (v. t.) To lead in; to introduce.
Induce (v. t.) To draw on; to overspread.
Induce (v. t.) To lead on; to influence; to prevail on; to incite; to move by persuasion or influence.
Induce (v. t.) To bring on; to effect; to cause; as, a fever induced by fatigue or exposure.
Induce (v. t.) To produce, or cause, by proximity without contact or transmission, as a particular electric or magnetic condition in a body, by the approach of another body in an opposite electric or magnetic state.
Induce (v. t.) To generalize or conclude as an inference from all the particulars; -- the opposite of deduce.
Inducement (n.) The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
Inducement (n.) That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an inducement to toil.
Inducement (n.) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
Inducer (n.) One who, or that which, induces or incites.
Inducible (a.) Capable of being induced, caused, or made to take place.
Inducible (a.) Obtainable by induction; derivable; inferable.
Inducted (imp. & p. p.) of Induct.
Inducting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Induct.
Induct (v. t.) To bring in; to introduce; to usher in.
Induct (v. t.) To introduce, as to a benefice or office; to put in actual possession of the temporal rights of an ecclesiastical living, or of any other office, with the customary forms and ceremonies.
Inducteous (a.) Rendered electro-polar by induction, or brought into the opposite electrical state by the influence of inductive bodies.
Inductile (a.) Not ductile; incapable of being drawn into threads, as a metal; inelastic; tough.
Inductility (n.) The quality or state of being inductile.
Induction (n.) The act or process of inducting or bringing in; introduction; entrance; beginning; commencement.
I know not you; nor am I well pleased to make this time, as the affair now stands, the induction of your acquaintance. -- Beau. & Fl.
These promises are fair, the parties sure, And our induction dull of prosperous hope. -- Shak.
Induction (n.) An introduction or introductory scene, as to a play; a preface; a prologue. [Obs.]
This is but an induction: I will draw The curtains of the tragedy hereafter. -- Massinger.
Induction (n.) (Philos.) The act or process of reasoning from a part to a whole, from particulars to generals, or from the individual to the universal; also, the result or inference so reached.
Induction is an inference drawn from all the particulars. -- Sir W. Hamilton.
Induction is the process by which we conclude that what is true of certain individuals of a class, is true of the whole class, or that what is true at certain times will be true in similar circumstances at all times. -- J. S. Mill.
Induction (n.) The introduction of a clergyman into a benefice, or of an official into a office, with appropriate acts or ceremonies; the giving actual possession of an ecclesiastical living or its temporalities.
Induction (n.) (Math.) A process of demonstration in which a general truth is gathered from an examination of particular cases, one of which is known to be true, the examination being so conducted that each case is made to depend on the preceding one; -- called also successive induction.
Induction (n.) (Physics) The property by which one body, having electrical or magnetic polarity, causes or induces it in another body without direct contact; an impress of electrical or magnetic force or condition from one body on another without actual contact.
Electro-dynamic induction, The action by which a variable or interrupted current of electricity excites another current in a neighboring conductor forming a closed circuit.
Electro-magnetic induction, The influence by which an electric current produces magnetic polarity in certain bodies near or around which it passes.
Electro-static induction, The action by which a body possessing a charge of statical electricity develops a charge of statical electricity of the opposite character in a neighboring body.
Induction coil, An apparatus producing induced currents of great intensity. It consists of a coil or helix of stout insulated copper wire, surrounded by another coil of very fine insulated wire, in which a momentary current is induced, when a current (as from a voltaic battery), passing through the inner coil, is made, broken, or varied. The inner coil has within it a core of soft iron, and is connected at its terminals with a condenser; -- called also inductorium, and Ruhmkorff's coil.
Induction pipe, Induction port, or Induction valve, A pipe, passageway, or valve, for leading or admitting a fluid to a receiver, as steam to an engine cylinder, or water to a pump.
Magnetic induction, The action by which magnetic polarity is developed in a body susceptible to magnetic effects when brought under the influence of a magnet.
Magneto-electric induction, The influence by which a magnet excites electric currents in closed circuits.
Logical induction, (Philos.), An act or method of reasoning from all the parts separately to the whole which they constitute, or into which they may be united collectively; the operation of discovering and proving general propositions; the scientific method.
Philosophical induction, The inference, or the act of inferring, that what has been observed or established in respect to a part, individual, or species, may, on the ground of analogy, be affirmed or received of the whole to which it belongs. This last is the inductive method of Bacon. It ascends from the parts to the whole, and forms, from the general analogy of nature, or special presumptions in the case, conclusions which have greater or less degrees of force, and which may be strengthened or weakened by subsequent experience and experiment. It relates to actual existences, as in physical science or the concerns of life. Logical induction is founded on the necessary laws of thought; philosophical induction, on the interpretation of the indications or analogy of nature.
Syn: Deduction.
Usage: Induction, Deduction. In induction we observe a sufficient number of individual facts, and, on the ground of analogy, extend what is true of them to others of the same class, thus arriving at general principles or laws. This is the kind of reasoning in physical science. In deduction we begin with a general truth, which is already proven or provisionally assumed, and seek to connect it with some particular case by means of a middle term, or class of objects, known to be equally connected with both. Thus, we bring down the general into the particular, affirming of the latter the distinctive qualities of the former. This is the syllogistic method. By induction Franklin established the identity of lightning and electricity; by deduction he inferred that dwellings might be protected by lightning rods.
Magnetic (a.) Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle.
Magnetic (a.) Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian.
Magnetic (a.) Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism; as, the magnetic metals.
Magnetic (a.) Endowed with extraordinary personal power to excite the feelings and to win the affections; attractive; inducing attachment.
She that had all magnetic force alone. -- Donne.
Magnetic (a.) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism, so called; hypnotic; as, a magnetic sleep. See Magnetism. [Archaic]
Magnetic amplitude, Attraction, dip, induction, etc.
See under Amplitude, Attraction, etc.
Magnetic battery, A combination of bar or horseshoe magnets with the like poles adjacent, so as to act together with great power.
Magnetic compensator, A contrivance connected with a ship's compass for compensating or neutralizing the effect of the iron of the ship upon the needle.
Magnetic curves, Curves indicating lines of magnetic force, as in the arrangement of iron filings between the poles of a powerful magnet.
Magnetic elements (Chem. Physics) Those elements, as iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, manganese, etc., which are capable or becoming magnetic.
Magnetic elements (Physics) In respect to terrestrial magnetism, the declination, inclination, and intensity.
Magnetic elements See under Element.
Magnetic fluid, The hypothetical fluid whose existence was formerly assumed in the explanations of the phenomena of magnetism; -- no longer considered a meaningful concept.
Magnetic iron, or Magnetic iron ore. (Min.) Same as Magnetite.
Magnetic needle, A slender bar of steel, magnetized and suspended at its center on a sharp-pointed pivot, or by a delicate fiber, so that it may take freely the direction of the magnetic meridian. It constitutes the essential part of a compass, such as the mariner's and the surveyor's.
Magnetic poles, The two points in the opposite polar regions of the earth at which the direction of the dipping needle is vertical.
Magnetic pyrites. See Pyrrhotite.
Magnetic storm (Terrestrial Physics), A disturbance of the earth's magnetic force characterized by great and sudden changes.
Magnetic tape (Electronics), A ribbon of plastic material to which is affixed a thin layer of powder of a material which can be magnetized, such as ferrite. Such tapes are used in various electronic devices to record fluctuating voltages, which can be used to represent sounds, images, or binary data. Devices such as audio casette recorders, videocasette recorders, and computer data storage devices use magnetic tape as an inexpensive medium to store data. Different magnetically susceptible materials are used in such tapes.
Magnetic telegraph, A telegraph acting by means of a magnet. See Telegraph.
Induction (n.) A formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame" [syn: initiation, induction, installation].
Induction (n.) An electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current [syn: induction, inductance].
Induction (n.) Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles [syn: generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning].
Induction (n.) Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy" [syn: evocation, induction, elicitation]
Induction (n.) The act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state."
Induction (n.) An act that sets in motion some course of events [syn: trigger, induction, initiation].
Inductional (a.) Pertaining to, or proceeding by, induction; inductive.
Inductive (a.) Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.
Inductive (a.) Tending to induce or cause.
Inductive (a.) Leading to inferences; proceeding by, derived from, or using, induction; as, inductive reasoning.
Inductive (a.) Operating by induction; as, an inductive electrical machine.
Inductive (a.) Facilitating induction; susceptible of being acted upon by induction; as certain substances have a great inductive capacity.
Inductively (adv.) By induction or inference.
Inductometer (n.) An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the degree or rate of electrical induction.
Inductor (n.) The person who inducts another into an office or benefice.
Inductor (n.) That portion of an electrical apparatus, in which is the inducing charge or current.
Inductoriums (n. pl. ) of Inductorium.
Inductoria (n. pl. ) of Inductorium.
Inductorium (n.) An induction coil.
Inductric (a.) Alt. of Inductrical.
Inductrical (a.) Acting by, or in a state of, induction; relating to electrical induction.
Indued (imp. & p. p.) of Indue.
Induing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Indue.
Indue (v. t.) To put on, as clothes; to draw on.
Indue (v. t.) To clothe; to invest; hence, to endow; to furnish; to supply with moral or mental qualities.
Induement (n.) The act of induing, or state of being indued; investment; endowment.
Indulged (imp. & p. p.) of Indulge.
Indulging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Indulge.
Indulge (v. t.) 縱情於，放任，遷就 To be complacent toward; to give way to; not to oppose or restrain
Indulge (v. t.) to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations.
Indulge (v. t.) to yield to the desire of; to gratify by compliance; to humor; to withhold restraint from; as, to indulge children in their caprices or willfulness; to indulge one's self with a rest or in pleasure.
Indulge (v. t.) To grant as by favor; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.
Indulge (v. i.) 沈溺 To indulge one's self; to gratify one's tastes or desires; esp., to give one's self up (to); to practice a forbidden or questionable act without restraint; -- followed by in, but formerly, also, by to.
Indulgement (n.) Indulgence. [R.] -- Wood.
Indulgence (n.) 沉溺；放縱 [U] [（+in）]；縱容；寬容；遷就[U]；嗜好，愛好 [C] The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.
If I were a judge, that word indulgence should never issue from my lips. -- Tooke.
They err, that through indulgence to others, or fondness to any sin in themselves, substitute for repentance anything less. -- Hammond.
Indulgence (n.) An indulgent act; favor granted; gratification.
If all these gracious indulgences are without any effect on us, we must perish in our own folly. -- Rogers.
Indulgence (n.) (R. C. Ch.) Remission of the temporal punishment due to sins, after the guilt of sin has been remitted by sincere repentance; absolution from the censures and public penances of the church. It is a payment of the debt of justice to God by the application of the merits of Christ and his saints to the contrite soul through the church. It is therefore believed to diminish or destroy for sins the punishment of purgatory.
Indulgence (v. t.) To grant an indulgence to.
Indulgence (n.) An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires [syn: {indulgence}, {self-indulgence}].
Indulgence (n.) A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child" [syn: {indulgence}, {lenience}, {leniency}].
Indulgence (n.) The act of indulging or gratifying a desire [syn: {indulgence}, {indulging}, {pampering}, {humoring}].
Indulgence (n.) Foolish or senseless behavior [syn: {folly}, {foolery}, {tomfoolery}, {craziness}, {lunacy}, {indulgence}].
Indulgence (n.) The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse."
Indulgency (n.) Indulgence.
Indulgent (a.) 縱容的；放縱的；溺愛的 [（+to/ with）]；寬容的；寬大的 [（+of/ towards）] Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent. -- Shak.
The indulgent censure of posterity. -- Waller.
The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. -- Dryden.
Indulgent (a.) Characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents" [ant: nonindulgent, strict].
Indulgent (a.) Tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "too soft on the children"; "they are soft on crime" [syn: indulgent, lenient, soft].
Indulgent (a.) Being favorably inclined; "an indulgent attitude."
Indulgential (a.) Relating to the indulgences of the Roman Catholic Church. -- Brevint.
Indulgently (adv.) In an indulgent manner; mildly; favorably. -- Dryden.
Indulgently (adv.) In an indulgent manner; "I was indulgently advised to give the kids what they wanted unless I wished my son to be socially ostracized."
Indulger (n.) One who indulges. -- W. Montagu.
Indulgiate (v. t.) To indulge. [R.] -- Sandys.
Induline (n.) (Chem.) Any one of a large series of aniline dyes, colored blue or violet, and represented by aniline violet.
Induline (n.) (Chem.) A dark green amorphous dyestuff, produced by the oxidation of aniline in the presence of copper or vanadium salts; -- called also aniline black. Indult
Indult (n.) Alt. of Indulto.
Indulto (n.) A privilege or exemption; an indulgence; a dispensation granted by the pope.
Indulto (n.) (Spain) A duty levied on all importations.
Indument (n.) (Zool.) Plumage; feathers.
Indument (n.) (Bot., Zool.) A dense covering, especially a hairy one; called also indumentum.
Indument (n.) A covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect [syn: indumentum, indument].
Induplicate (a.) (Bot.) Having the edges bent abruptly toward the axis; -- said of the parts of the calyx or corolla in aestivation.
Induplicate (a.) (Bot.) Having the edges rolled inward and then arranged about the axis without overlapping; -- said of leaves in vernation.
Induplicative (a.) (Bot.) Having induplicate sepals or petals in aestivation.
Induplicative (a.) (Bot.) Having induplicate leaves in vernation.
Indurance (n.) [Obs.] See Endurance.
Indurate (a.) Hardened; not soft; indurated. -- Tyndale.
Indurate (a.) Without sensibility; unfeeling; obdurate.
Indurate (v. t.) [imp. & p. p. Indurated; p. pr. & vb. n. Indurating.] To make hard; as, extreme heat indurates clay; some fossils are indurated by exposure to the air.
Indurate (v. t.) To make unfeeling; to deprive of sensibility; to render obdurate.
Indurate (v. i.) To grow hard; to harden, or become hard; as, clay indurates by drying, and by heat.
Indurate (a.) Emotionally hardened; "a callous indifference to suffering"; "cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion" [syn: callous, indurate, pachydermatous].
Indurate (v.) Become fixed or established; "indurated customs."
Indurate (v.) Make hard or harder; "The cold hardened the butter" [syn: harden, indurate] [ant: soften].
Indurate (v.) Become hard or harder; "The wax hardened" [syn: harden, indurate] [ant: soften].
Indurate (v.) Cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate; "He was inured to the cold" [syn: inure, harden, indurate].
Indurated (a.) Hardened; as, indurated clay; an indurated heart. -- Goldsmith.
Induration (n.) The act of hardening, or the process of growing hard.