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ingrained
[ in-greynd, in-greynd ]
/ ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd /
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adjective
firmly fixed; deep-rooted; inveterate: ingrained superstition.
wrought into or through the grain or fiber.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ingrained
in·grain·ed·ly [in-grey-nid-lee, -greynd-], /ɪnˈgreɪ nɪd li, -ˈgreɪnd-/, adverbin·grain·ed·ness, nounun·in·grained, adjectiveWords nearby ingrained
in good time, ingot, ingot iron, ingraft, ingrain, ingrained, Ingram, ingrate, ingratiate, ingratiating, ingratiation
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British Dictionary definitions for ingrained
ingrained
engrained
/ (ɪnˈɡreɪnd) /
adjective
deeply impressed or instilledhis fears are deeply ingrained
(prenominal) complete or inveterate; utteran ingrained fool
(esp of dirt) worked into or through the fibre, grain, pores, etc
Derived forms of ingrained
ingrainedly or engrainedly (ɪnˈɡreɪnɪdlɪ), adverbingrainedness or engrainedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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