adjective
inductive
Relating to electrical or magnetic effects produced without direct contact.
The toothbrush uses inductive charging to receive power from its base.
Etymology
The Latin root concerns bringing an effect about. The adjective identifies electrical or magnetic behavior produced through induction rather than through direct conductive contact.
More examples
- Inductive sensors detect metal parts without touching them.
- The transformer transfers energy between coils through inductive coupling.
- The factory uses inductive heating to melt metal.
Forms
inductive
induction noun — Contactless production of electrical or magnetic effects.
inductance noun — Property governing induced voltage when current changes.
Similar words
- electromagnetic
- Refers broadly to electricity and magnetism, not specifically to induction.
- magnetic
- Concerns magnetic fields generally, rather than specifically effects of induction.