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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪŋ.kʌl.keɪt/
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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
Definitions of inculcated word
- verb with object inculcated to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young. 1
- verb with object inculcated to cause or influence (someone) to accept an idea or feeling (usually followed by with): Socrates inculcated his pupils with the love of truth. 1
- noun inculcated Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction. 1
- verb inculcated simple past tense and past participle of inculcate. 0
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Origin of inculcated
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin inculcātus past participle of inculcāre to trample, impress, stuff in, equivalent to in- in-2 + culc- (variant, in noninitial position, of calc-, stem of calx heel) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Inculcated
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inculcated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inculcated usage trend in Literature
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verb inculcated
- taught — simple past tense and past participle of teach.
- coached — Simple past tense and past participle of coach.
- trained — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- indoctrinated — to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., especially to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
- instilled — to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
Antonyms for inculcated
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