inculcate Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*cul"cate transitive verb

Etymology

L. inculcatus, p. p. of inculcare to tread on; pref. in- in, on + calcare to tread, fr. calx the heel; perh. akin to E. heel. Cf. 2d Calk, Heel.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Inculcated; present participle & verbal noun Inculcating

Definitions

1. To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility.

   The most obvious and necessary duties of life they have not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate upon men's minds. S. Clarke.

   Syn. -- To instill; infuse; implant; engraft; impress.