Inculcating: meaning, definitions and examples

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inculcating

 

[ หˆษชล‹.kษ™l.keษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

teaching method

To inculcate means to instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction. It often involves teaching something in a gradual and repetitive way, allowing the learner to absorb the information deeply. This term is frequently used in educational contexts regarding moral values or principles.

Synonyms

implant, indoctrinate, ingrain, instill, teach

Examples of usage

  • Teachers aim at inculcating respect among students.
  • Parents play a crucial role in inculcating good habits in their children.
  • She focused on inculcating a sense of responsibility in her team.

Translations

Translations of the word "inculcating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inculcando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค—เฅเคฐเคนเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einprรคgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menanamkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฝะพัะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wpajaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™ใˆ่พผใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inculquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inculcar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ž…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลกtรญpit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vลกtiepiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ่พ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vsaditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innrรฆta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸฤฑlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inculcar

Etymology

The word 'inculcate' comes from the Latin 'inculcare', meaning 'to tread on, press upon'. The prefix 'in-' means 'upon' or 'in', while 'culcare' derives from 'culcus', meaning 'to press'. It suggests the idea of pressing a lesson or value into someone's mind. In the 17th century, the word began to take on its modern meaning in English, focusing on the idea of teaching or instilling principles through consistent practice and education. The evolution of the term reflects broader educational philosophies where active engagement and repetitive learning are emphasized to embed concepts deeply within a learner's understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,647, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.