Inculcating: meaning, definitions and examples
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inculcating
[ หษชล.kษl.keษชt ]
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:
๐ต๐น inculcando
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเคเฅเคฐเคนเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einprรคgen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menanamkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฝะพัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wpajaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ่พผใ
๐ซ๐ท inculquer
๐ช๐ธ inculcar
๐น๐ท aลฤฑlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ vลกtรญpit
๐ธ๐ฐ vลกtiepiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็่พ
๐ธ๐ฎ vsaditi
๐ฎ๐ธ innrรฆta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแขแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลฤฑlamak
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 26649 interleaved
- 26650 bole
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