English Explanatory Dictionary

inculcate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To teach by repeated instruction.
  2. To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.
adj
  1. Inculcated.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ /ɪnˈkʌl.keɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inculcate.wav

Word forms

inculcate inculcates inculcating inculcated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin inculcātus, perfect passive participle of inculcō (“impress upon, force upon”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + calcō (“tread upon, trample”), from calx (“heel”). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.

Synonyms

instill ingrain

Derived words

inculcative reinculcate uninculcated
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