 ##  [Induction Functor](/induction-functor) 

  ##  [Induction Functor](https://puremath.quantumdictionary.io/induction-functor-0) 

  
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Definition

A functor that assigns to an object defined over a substructure a canonical induced object over a larger structure, often realised as the left adjoint to restriction or forgetful functors in representation theory, module theory, and related contexts.