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Ingraining: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingraining

 

[ ɪnˈɡreɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deeply embed

Ingraining refers to the process of firmly establishing or embedding something within a particular context or environment. It can be used to describe habits, beliefs, or practices that become deeply rooted over time.

Synonyms

embedding, entrenching, implanting, instilling, rooting

Examples of usage

  • Repetition helps in ingraining the lesson in students' minds.
  • Her experiences were ingraining in her a sense of resilience.
  • Cultural norms are often ingrained in society from a young age.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingraining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inculcação

🇮🇳 गहराई से स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 Verankerung

🇮🇩 menanamkan

🇺🇦 вкорінення

🇵🇱 wpojenie

🇯🇵 浸透

🇫🇷 ancrage

🇪🇸 arraigo

🇹🇷 yerleşme

🇰🇷 정착

🇸🇦 تجذير

🇨🇿 vštípení

🇸🇰 vštiepenie

🇨🇳 根深蒂固

🇸🇮 zakorenitev

🇮🇸 rótun

🇰🇿 тамырландыру

🇬🇪 გაერთიანება

🇦🇿 dərinləşdirmək

🇲🇽 arraigo

Etymology

The term 'ingraining' comes from the verb 'ingrain', which has its roots in the early 17th century. The word is formed from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'into', and 'grain', which refers to the fibers of a material, especially wood, echoing the idea of something becoming part of the very fabric of what it touches. Historically, ingraining was used in the context of dyeing or staining materials so that the color would not easily wash out, suggesting a permanence. Over time, its usage has broadened and now encompasses the more abstract application of internalizing behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs rather than just physical substances. The concept of ingraining underscores the human capacity for learning and adaptation, highlighting how certain experiences or teachings can establish a strong, lasting presence in one's mindset.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,760, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.