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- [in-stil]
- /ɪnˈstɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-stil]
- /ɪnˈstɪl/
Definitions of instillment word
- verb with object instillment to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child. 1
- verb with object instillment to put in drop by drop. 1
- noun instillment The act of instilling, or that which is instilled. 1
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Origin of instillment
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin instillāre, equivalent to in- in-2 + stillāre to drip; see distill
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Parts of speech for Instillment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instillment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
instillment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instillment
noun instillment
- injection — the act of injecting.
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