ingrained

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb thoroughly work in
  2. verb produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
  3. adjective (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Etymology

From ingrain + -ed.

Synonyms

ingrain, grain

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