Associations to the word «Ingrained»

Wiktionary

INGRAINED, adjective. Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
INGRAINED, adjective. Fixed, established
INGRAINED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of ingrain

Dictionary definition

INGRAINED, adjective. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; "deep-rooted prejudice"; "deep-seated differences of opinion"; "implanted convictions"; "ingrained habits of a lifetime"; "a deeply planted need".

Wise words

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