inculcate — to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 반복적인 교육을 통해 (태도, 사상, 습관을) 주입하다, 심어주다
Korean pronunciation: **인**컬케이트
Example Sentences
- The coach tried to inculcate a winning mentality, but the team kept losing because they spent more time taking selfies than practicing.
- Schools aim to inculcate critical thinking skills in students from an early age.
- My grandmother successfully inculcated the importance of saving money, which is why I still feel guilty buying expensive coffee.
inculcate
VERB//ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt//
to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
Instilling habits through persistent instruction
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From Latin 'inculcate,' derived from 'inculcatus,' the past participle of 'inculcare,' meaning 'to tread in' or 'to force in.' It combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'culcare' (to tread or trample), originally referring to pressing or treading something into a surface.
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“The coach tried to inculcate a winning mentality, but the team kept losing because they spent more time taking selfies than practicing.”
“Schools aim to inculcate critical thinking skills in students from an early age.”
“My grandmother successfully inculcated the importance of saving money, which is why I still feel guilty buying expensive coffee.”
“The military academy inculcates discipline and honor in its cadets through rigorous training.”
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