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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
Definitions of inculcative word
- verb with object inculcative 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 inculcative 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
- adjective inculcative tending to inculcate 0
- adjective inculcative Serving to inculcate. 0
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Origin of inculcative
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 Inculcative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inculcative 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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