self-induced

adjective

self-in·​duced ˌself-in-ˈdüst 

-ˈdyüst

: induced by oneself or itself : brought on or brought about by oneself or itself

self-induced problems

self-induced vomiting

Now consider another interaction between electricity and magnetism; that is, a changing magnetic field surrounding a conductor induces a voltage in the conductor. This induced voltage is called a self-induced voltage because it is induced in the same conductor that is carrying the current.

—Masoud Olia

Examples of self-induced in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Boston Red Sox have endured plenty of whiplash, mostly self-induced. —Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 July 2024

To be clear, the company is facing myriad challenges, including some self-induced. —Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

self-induced

adjective

self-in·​duced -in-ˈd(y)üst 

: induced by oneself

self-induced vomiting