How Do You Spell INGRAIN?

Pronunciation: [ɪnɡɹˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "ingrain" is influenced by its pronunciation. The pronunciation of the first syllable is /ɪn/, which represents the prefix "in." The second syllable is pronounced /ɡreɪn/, which represents the word "grain." The spelling "ingrain" is unique because it contains a digraph "gr" in the second syllable, which represents the sound /ɡ/. This unusual spelling can cause confusion for those learning English, but it highlights the diversity and complexity of the language.

INGRAIN Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "ingrain" refers to the act of deeply or firmly embedding or implanting something, such as a habit, belief, or characteristic, into someone or something. When something is "ingrained," it has become deeply rooted or engraved, making it difficult to remove or change.

   In a psychological or behavioral sense, "ingrain" is often used to describe the process of forming a deeply ingrained habit or behavior. It signifies a strong and lasting impression or influence that has become an integral part of a person's character or routine. For example, a person may have an ingrained habit of brushing their teeth before bed, something they have done consistently for a long time without consciously thinking about it.

   The term "ingrain" can also be used to describe deeply held beliefs or values that have been systematically instilled in someone, typically through early and persistent exposure. These ingrained beliefs often form the core of a person's worldview and can be challenging to change or uproot.

   In a literal sense, "ingrain" can also refer to a method of dyeing or coloration, where color is embedded into the fibers of a fabric or material, making it permanent and resistant to fading or washing out.

   Overall, "ingrain" emphasizes the idea of something being deeply entrenched, firmly established, or indelibly imprinted into a person, behavior, or object.

2. To impregnate or fix deeply; to dye in the raw material, or before being manufactured.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INGRAIN

• ingrant
• ingraving
• angain
• ingrave
• ingaing
• ingraff
• ingrein
• ingraind
• ingriian
• ingrievve
• ingawn
• inggan
• hinbrain
• irongrai
• ingrafs
• inggai
• ingraing
• Ingroin
• Ingraini
• inhrein

Etymology of INGRAIN

The word "ingrain" has an interesting etymology. It can be traced back to the Middle English word "engreinen", which derived from the Old French word "engrener". "Engrener" meant to work seeds into a pattern, specifically in reference to the process of embroidery or weaving. This Old French term, in turn, originated from the Latin word "in grano", where "in" denotes "in" and "grano" means "grain" or "seed". Over time, the word "ingrain" evolved to encompass the meaning of something deeply or firmly established, much like seeds being deeply imbedded in a textile pattern.

Similar spelling words for INGRAIN

• increased,
• Ingrid,
• ungrown,
• unicorn,
• inger,
• increasing,
• engern,
• einkorn,
• Ingram,
• ancorina,
• anagyrin,
• Unicorn-uterus,
• Unicorn-root,
• ingrained,
• ingrown,
• ungureanu,
• incertain,
• wangrin,
• Ankyrin,
• Inkhorn,
• ungreen,
• incurable,
• encarna,
• inyokern,
• ingrian,
• ingraining,
• Inghram,
• Anachron,
• Insurable,
• Anacreon,
• Incarn,
• incur,
• ingraft,
• angrian,
• unicron,
• Encrini,
• Engrain,
• ingratiate,
• in gear,
• ingrowing,
• ingrate,
• ingrassia,
• anagyrine,
• increase,
• insurance,
• inkhorn-term,
• ankrin,
• Angourion,
• ungern-sternberg,
• "Anacreon,
• wangerin,
• Uncrown,
• Ingraham,
• ungern,
• Oenogaron,
• Youngren,
• incurably.

Plural form of INGRAIN is INGRAINS

Conjugate verb Ingrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ingrained

you would have ingrained

he/she/it would have ingrained

we would have ingrained

they would have ingrained

I would have ingrain

you would have ingrain

he/she/it would have ingrain

we would have ingrain

they would have ingrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ingraining

you would have been ingraining

he/she/it would have been ingraining

we would have been ingraining

they would have been ingraining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ingrain

you would ingrain

he/she/it would ingrain

we would ingrain

they would ingrain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ingraining

you would be ingraining

he/she/it would be ingraining

we would be ingraining

they would be ingraining

FUTURE

I will ingrain

you will ingrain

he/she/it will ingrain

we will ingrain

they will ingrain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ingraining

you will be ingraining

he/she/it will be ingraining

we will be ingraining

they will be ingraining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ingrained

you will have ingrained

he/she/it will have ingrained

we will have ingrained

they will have ingrained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ingraining

you will have been ingraining

he/she/it will have been ingraining

we will have been ingraining

they will have been ingraining

IMPERATIVE

you ingrain

we let´s ingrain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ingrain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ingraining

you were ingraining

he/she/it was ingraining

we were ingraining

they were ingraining

PAST PARTICIPLE

ingrained

PAST PERFECT

I had ingrained

you had ingrained

he/she/it had ingrained

we had ingrained

they had ingrained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ingraining

you had been ingraining

he/she/it had been ingraining

we had been ingraining

they had been ingraining

PRESENT

I ingrain

you ingrain

he/she/it ingrains

we ingrain

they ingrain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ingraining

you are ingraining

he/she/it is ingraining

we are ingraining

they are ingraining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ingraining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ingrained

you have ingrained

he/she/it has ingrained

we have ingrained

they have ingrained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ingraining

you have been ingraining

he/she/it has been ingraining

we have been ingraining

they have been ingraining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ingrain

SIMPLE PAST

I ingrained

you ingrained

he/she/it ingrained

we ingrained

they ingrained