ingrained

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Established or deep-rooted in the mind, habits, or behavior; firmly fixed.

  - "The habit of brushing your teeth every morning is ingrained in most people."
  - "The fear of public speaking is deeply ingrained in many people."

• verb

  2. To make (something) a permanent part of something else, especially by continued use or treatment.

  - "The new employees were ingrained with the company's values and practices."
  - "The dye was ingrained in the fabric, making it impossible to remove."

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Synonyms

breed in the bone , embed , infix , instill , radicate , bred-in-the-bone , radicated , inherent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ingrained
chained , rained , mained , pained

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Variants

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engrained , engrainedly , ingrained , ingrainedly , engrain , engraining , engrains , ingrain , ingraining , ingrains

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Etymology

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Old French engraigner, from en- 'in' + grainer 'to gnaw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ingrained' comes from the Old French word 'engraigner', which means 'to gnaw in' or 'to grind in'.

2. The process of embedding pigments or other materials into a surface is called 'ingraining'.

3. In the world of marketing, a 'deeply ingrained' brand is one that is well-established and widely recognized.

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Related Concepts

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1. habit: A regular practice or behavior that is deeply ingrained.

2. custom: A deeply ingrained social practice or tradition.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ingrained' is often used to describe deeply-rooted emotions or beliefs. In art, it can refer to the process of embedding pigments or other materials into a surface.

How to Memorize "ingrained"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strong root system growing deep into the ground, representing the deeply ingrained quality of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ingrained' with the idea of something being deeply embedded or firmly fixed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym IGRAINED: 'I'm Growing Roots And It's Never Ending' to help remember the meaning of 'ingrained'.

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