ingraining
ɪnˈɡreɪnɪŋ
Definition

Definition of ingraining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
embeddingRareact of making something deeply embeddedRare
  • The ingraining of cultural values takes time.
embedding fixation implantation
2.
educationRareprocess of teaching by frequent repetitionRare
  • The ingraining of good habits starts early in life.
drilling repetition

Adjective

1.
embeddingRaremaking something deeply part of something elseRare
  • The ingraining habits were hard to change.
embedding incorporating instilling
2.
fixationRarecausing something to be deeply fixedRare
  • The teacher's ingraining methods ensured the students remembered the lessons.
deep-rooted entrenched ingrained
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Origin of ingraining

Old English, ingrain (to dye)

Examples of ingraining in a sentence

  • Ingraining safety protocols is essential in this industry.
  • Ingraining the lessons took several weeks.
  • The teacher focused on the ingraining of basic skills.
  • The ingraining beliefs shaped his worldview.
  • Ingraining values in children is a parental goal.
  • Her ingraining habits made the training effective.

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  1. French:ancrage, enracinant, ...
  2. German:Verankerung, eingebrannt, ...
  3. Italian:inculcamento, radicato, ...
  4. Spanish:arraigo, arraigado, ...
  5. Portuguese:enraizamento, enraizado, ...
  6. Chinese:灌输, 根深蒂固的, ...
  7. Japanese:根付け, 根付いた, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْسِيخ, مُتَرَسِّخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטְמָעָה, מְשֻׁרָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:укоренение, укореняющийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вкорінення, вкорінений, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थापन, अंतर्निहित, ...
ingrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn

Definition of ingrain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
instilRareimpress deeply on the mind or natureRare
  • Parents often ingrain values in their children from a young age.
embed implant
2.
dyeingRaredye with a lasting colorRare
  • The fabric was ingrained with a deep blue color.
color dye stain

Adjective

1.
deeply rootedRarefirmly fixed or establishedRare
  • His ingrain skepticism made him question everything..
deep-rooted entrenched
2.
dyed materialRaredyed with grain or kermesRare
  • The ingrain fabric retained its color for years.
deep-dyed dyed-in-the-wool

Noun

1.
furnishingsDatedUKtype of carpet woven with dyed woolDatedUK
  • The ingrain in the hallway has been there since the 1920s..
2.
textileDatedfabric dyed before being woven or knittedDated
  • The ingrain was known for its vibrant colors.
dyed-in-the-wool
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Images of ingrain

  • ingrain: type of carpet woven with dyed wool
    type of carpet woven with dyed wool

Origin of ingrain

French, engrainer (to dye in grain)

Examples of ingrain in a sentence

  • Cultural traditions can ingrain certain beliefs over time.
  • The yarn was ingrained with a vibrant red hue.
  • The artist ingrained the canvas with rich, lasting colors.
  • Her ingrain habits were hard to break.
  • The ingrain loyalty of the team was commendable.
  • The ingrain carpet was vibrant.

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  1. French:inculquer, enraciné, ...
  2. German:verankern, tief verwurzelt, ...
  3. Italian:inculcare, profondamente radicato, ...
  4. Spanish:inculcar, arraigado, ...
  5. Portuguese:incutir, arraigado, ...
  6. Chinese:灌输, 根深蒂固, ...
  7. Japanese:刻み込む, 根深い, ...
  8. Arabic:غَرَسَ, متجذر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְמִיעַ, מֻטְבָּע, ...
  10. Russian:внедрять, укоренившийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вкорінювати, глибоко вкорінений, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थापित करना, स्थायी, ...

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