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instillment — the gradual but persistent introduction of an idea or attitude into someone's mind

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the gradual but persistent introduction of an idea or attitude into someone's mind

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈstɪlmənt/

Example Sentences

  • The zombie apocalypse survival class focused on the instillment of basic knife skills and the ability to distinguish edible mushrooms from poisonous ones.
  • Parents are responsible for the instillment of moral principles in their children through consistent example and guidance.
  • The cooking show's instillment of confidence in amateur chefs was so effective that viewers started believing they could recreate Gordon Ramsay's dishes without setting their kitchens on fire.

instillment

NOUN

[/ɪnˈstɪlmənt/]

the gradual but persistent introduction of an idea or attitude into someone's mind

The grandfather's daily instillment of kindness shaped the boy's gentle heart.
💡 Concept

The grandfather's daily instillment of kindness shaped the boy's gentle heart.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈstɪlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈstɪlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootstill
Suffix--ment

Origin

Derived from Latin 'instillare', meaning to pour in drop by drop. The word evolved metaphorically from the literal image of liquid dropping slowly to describe the gradual, subtle implanting of ideas or teachings into the mind.

Breakdown

in- (in) + stillare (to drop, from stilla meaning drop) + -ment (result or process of an action).

🎵Rhyme

fulfillmentinstallmentenrollment
fulfillment
installment
enrollment

🔗Collocations

instillment of values
gradual instillment
instillment process
instillment of discipline
effective instillment
instillment of knowledge

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The zombie apocalypse survival class focused on the instillment of basic knife skills and the ability to distinguish edible mushrooms from poisonous ones.”

“Parents are responsible for the instillment of moral principles in their children through consistent example and guidance.”

😄 Fun example

“The cooking show's instillment of confidence in amateur chefs was so effective that viewers started believing they could recreate Gordon Ramsay's dishes without setting their kitchens on fire.”

“The company's training program emphasized the instillment of teamwork skills among new employees.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

inculcationimplantationinfusionindoctrinationcultivation

Antonyms

extractionremovalelimination

Related

instillimbueimpartnurturefoster

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