Latin

in-

in, into, on, upon

Forms

in-
im- — Used before b, m, or p in Latin.
il- — Used before l in Latin.
ir- — Used before r in Latin.
en- — Developed in French in some words later borrowed into English.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *en, ‘in.’

Note

Identical spellings can hide two different prefixes: this one indicates position or direction, while the other means ‘not.’

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noun

induction

in-DUHK-shuhn/ɪnˈdʌkʃn/

Formal admission or orientation into a new role, group, or institution.

The handshake and membership pin mark the new member's induction into the club.

Club welcomes new member with handshake and a plain membership pin at small formal table.

Etymology

inLatinin, into, on, upon

+ductLatinlead, guide, draw along

+ionLatinan action, process, or result

A “leading in” became an introduction or admission. In the selected sense, induction names formal entry into a role or group, as in its early use for installing a clergyman.

In context

Montana Air National Guard1:45

NCO and senior NCO induction ceremonies follow the promotion cycles at the 120th Fighter Wing

NCO/Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the 120th Fighter Wing

More examples

During induction, new volunteers learn the organization's rules and meet its leaders.
His induction into the Army marks a major change in his life.
The society holds two inductions each year.

Forms

induction · inductions

induct verb — To formally admit into a group.

inductee noun — A person formally admitted into a group.

Similar words

initiation: Often includes rituals marking admission to a group.
orientation: Focuses on practical guidance rather than formal admission.
installation: Emphasizes officially placing someone in a particular office.