engraining

Meanings

• The act of implanting or embedding something, such as an object, an idea, or a memory.

  - "The artist spent hours engraving intricate patterns on the ancient temple walls."
  - "The entrepreneur was determined to embed the latest technology in his new business venture."
  - "The teacher was dedicated to engraving the essential knowledge and skills in her students' minds."

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Synonyms

breed in the bone , embed , infix , instill , radicate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engraining
engraving , paving , aving , graving

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. engraving () : The process of creating an image by incising it onto a surface, typically using a diamond point or a burin.
   

2. engrave () : To create an image by incising it onto a surface, typically using a diamond point or a burin.
   

3. engraving () : A decorative design or pattern that has been engraved onto a surface.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of engraining that leads to same result
engrain , engrained , engraining , engrains , ingrain , ingrained , ingraining , ingrains

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Forms

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Engraving can take various forms depending on the medium or surface used. Some common forms of engraving include:, 1. Intaglio engraving: This is the most common form of engraving, where the design is incised into the surface, creating a sunken or recessed appearance., 2. Relief engraving: In this form of engraving, the design is raised above the surface of the medium or substrate, creating a three-dimensional appearance., 3. Line engraving: This is a more traditional form of engraving, where the design is created by making fine lines or incisions on the surface of the medium or substrate., 4. Chiaroscuro engraving: This is a more advanced form of engraving, where the design is created by using a combination of fine lines and areas of heavy shading or hatching, to create a three-dimensional effect and a sense of depth and perspective., 5. Mezzotint engraving: This is a more unconventional form of engraving, where the design is created by using a copper plate that has been evenly roughened or 'mezzotinted' using a tool called a rocker, to create a solid base of ink coverage that can be then selectively removed using various tools and techniques, such as burnishing, scraping, and rubbing, to create a fine level of detail and subtlety in the final image.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'engraving' originated from the Old French word 'gravier', which means 'to gravel' or 'to pebble'. Over time, this term evolved to refer specifically to the process of creating an image by incising it onto a surface, typically using a diamond point or a burin.

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Culture

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Engraving has played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. From ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who used engraving to decorate their temples, monuments, and other structures, to more modern cultures such as the European and American cultures, who used engraving to create intricate designs and patterns on various objects, including jewelry, tableware, and decorative arts.

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