Which to use
“Indikation” and “Induktion” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #28,257
- “Indikation” frequency rank
- #38,196
- “Induktion” frequency rank
- 66453
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Indikation | Induktion |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Umstand, aus dem heraus die Anwendung bestimmter medizinischer Heilbehandlung angezeigt erscheint | Erzeugung einer elektrischen Spannung in einem Leiter mittels veränderlicher Magnetfelder |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Indikation and Induktion apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Indikation ([ɪndikaˈt͡si̯oːn]) and Induktion ([ɪndʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 66453, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Indikation is recorded at frequency rank #28,257, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɪndikaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Induktion is at rank #38,196, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɪndʊkˈt͡si̯oːn].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 66453, this pair ranks #572,735 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Indikation vs Induktion
Shared letters: diknot. Private to "Indikation": a. Private to "Induktion": u.
"Indikation" · 10 letters · shape VCCVCVCVVC · "Induktion" · 9 letters · shape VCCVCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Indikation ← idnikation · inddikation · indiaktion · indikaiton · indikatino · indikationn · indikatoin · indikattion
- Induktion ← idnuktion · indduktion · indkution · indukiton · indukktion · induktino · induktionn · induktoin
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Indikation" and "Induktion" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Indikation" or "Induktion"?
Remembering Indikation vs Induktion
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Indikation” entry
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