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induction vs causation

causation vs induction

induction and causation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
induction Yes No No No
causation Yes No No No
As nouns, causation is a hypernym of induction; that is, causation is a word with a broader meaning than induction:
  • induction: an act that sets in motion some course of events
  • causation: the act of causing something to happen
Other hypernyms of induction include causing.
induction (noun) causation (noun)
the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time) the act of causing something to happen
an act that sets in motion some course of events
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
Difference between induction and causation

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