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inculcate

Syllabification: (in·cul·cate)
Pronunciation: /inˈkəlˌkāt, ˈinkəl-/
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Definition of inculcate

verb

[with object]
  • instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction:the failures of the churches to inculcate a sense of moral responsibility
  • teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction:they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture

Derivatives

inculcation

Pronunciation: /ˌinkəlˈkāSHən/
noun

inculcator

Pronunciation: /-ˌkātər/
noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin inculcat- 'pressed in', from the verb inculcare, from in- 'into' + calcare 'to tread' (from calx, calc- 'heel')

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