in·cul·cate ( n-k l k t , n k l-)
tr.v. in·cul·cat·ed, in·cul·cat·ing, in·cul·cates
1. To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill: inculcating sound principles.
2. To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate: inculcate the young with a sense of duty.
[Latin inculc
re, inculc t-, to force upon : in-, on; see in-2 + calc re, to trample (from calx, calc-, heel).]
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cul·ca tion n.
in·cul
ca tor n. |
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