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Definition of Inculcate
1. Verb. Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions. "Inculcate values into the young generation"
Generic synonyms: Drill
Specialized synonyms: Din
Derivative terms: Inculcation, Instilling
Definition of Inculcate
1. v. t. To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility.
Definition of Inculcate
1. Verb. (transitive) To teach by repeated instruction. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inculcate
1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]
Medical Definition of Inculcate
1. To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility. "The most obvious and necessary duties of life they have not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate upon men's minds." (S. Clarke) Synonym: To instill, infuse, implant, engraft, impress. Origin: L. Inculcatus, p. P. Of inculcare to tread on; pref. In- in, on + calcare to tread, fr. Calx the heel. (27 Oct 1998)
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