ingrained
ingrained adjective: being an element; present in the essence of a thing. Also the simple past and past participle of ingrain.
Adjective
ingrained (comparative more ingrained, superlative most ingrained)
- Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
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- Synonyms:
- inherent
- Fixed, established
- Synonyms:
- bred-in-the-bone
Also used as
ingrained is also the simple past and past participle of ingrain.
Examples of ingrained in a sentence
- The lessons I learned at school were firmly ingrained in my mind.
- The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet.
- If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained.
Synonyms of ingrained
Forms of ingrained
| comparative | more ingrained |
|---|---|
| superlative | most ingrained |
| alternative form | engrained |
Origin of ingrained
From ingrain + -ed.
Words formed from ingrained
Questions about ingrained
- What does ingrained mean?
- Ingrained means being an element; present in the essence of a thing.
- What part of speech is ingrained?
- Ingrained is an adjective.
Words near ingrained in the dictionary
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