An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To cause or initiate by influence or some means; e.g. → induced current; → induced emission.

Etymology (EN): Induce, “to lead by persuasions or other influences,” from L. inducere “to lead into, persuade,” from → in- “in”

• ducere “to lead,” from PIE *deuk- “to lead” (cf. O.E. togian “to pull, drag,” O.H.G. ziohan “to pull”).

Etymology (PE): Darhâxtan, darhâzidan, from dar- “in” + Mid.Pers. hâxtan, hâzidan, “to lead, guide, persuade;”
Av. hak-, hacaiti “to attach oneself to, to join;” cf. Skt. sacate “accompanies, follows;” Gk. hepesthai “to follow,"; L. sequi “to follow;” PIE *sek^w- “to follow.”