How Do You Spell ENGRAFT?

Pronunciation: [ɛnɡɹˈaft] (IPA)

Engraft is spelled with the letter "e" at the beginning followed by "n", "g", "r", "a", "f", and "t". Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ɪnˈɡræft/. This word means to implant or establish something firmly, usually referring to a concept or idea. Its etymology comes from the Middle English word "graften", which means to graft or attach a plant to a different tree. Engraft is commonly used in literature and essays to describe the process of incorporating new knowledge or ideas into existing frameworks.

ENGRAFT Meaning and Definition

1. To "engraft" means to implant, insert, or incorporate something into another thing, particularly by merging them harmoniously or securely. It is a verb derived from the combination of the prefix "en-" meaning "to put into" or "to make" and the word "graft" referring to the act of joining or uniting separate things.

   In its literal sense, "engraft" commonly refers to the act of transplanting a small portion of a living plant or a scion (a shoot or bud) from one tree or plant to another, enabling it to grow as a part of the new host organism. This process involves making a careful incision or cut in the bark or stem of the host plant, then precisely attaching the scion to promote union and ensure long-term compatibility.

   Figuratively, "engraft" also has a metaphorical connotation. It can describe the act of integrating or assimilating a specific idea, principle, or concept into a person's or a group's worldview, beliefs, or behavior. In this sense, it emphasizes the deep insertion and integration of new knowledge, values, or ideals into an existing framework, resulting in a profound transformation or alteration of perspectives and actions.

   Overall, "engraft" encapsulates the notion of joining, merging, or infusing elements intentionally and securely, whether in the physical or abstract realms, leading to growth, integration, or transformation.

2. See Ingraft.

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

Common Misspellings for ENGRAFT

• wngraft
• sngraft
• dngraft
• rngraft
• 4ngraft
• 3ngraft
• ebgraft
• emgraft
• ejgraft
• ehgraft
• enfraft
• envraft
• enbraft
• enhraft
• enyraft
• entraft
• engeaft
• engdaft
• engfaft

Etymology of ENGRAFT

The word "engraft" is derived from the Old French term "engreffer", which can be further traced back to the Late Latin word "ingrafare". This Latin term is a combination of the prefix "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "graphare" (meaning "to graft"). The verb "graft" itself comes from the Old English word "graftian". Thus, "engraft" has roots in both Latin and Old English, with the general concept of inserting or grafting something into another.

Similar spelling words for ENGRAFT

• encrusted,
• enger,
• engraver,
• engram,
• engraved,
• En Garde,
• engrave,
• encroach,
• engraving,
• encrypt,
• encrust,
• engraulis,
• ensor.

Conjugate verb Engraft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have engrafted

you would have engrafted

he/she/it would have engrafted

we would have engrafted

they would have engrafted

I would have engraft

you would have engraft

he/she/it would have engraft

we would have engraft

they would have engraft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been engrafting

you would have been engrafting

he/she/it would have been engrafting

we would have been engrafting

they would have been engrafting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would engraft

you would engraft

he/she/it would engraft

we would engraft

they would engraft

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be engrafting

you would be engrafting

he/she/it would be engrafting

we would be engrafting

they would be engrafting

FUTURE

I will engraft

you will engraft

he/she/it will engraft

we will engraft

they will engraft

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be engrafting

you will be engrafting

he/she/it will be engrafting

we will be engrafting

they will be engrafting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have engrafted

you will have engrafted

he/she/it will have engrafted

we will have engrafted

they will have engrafted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been engrafting

you will have been engrafting

he/she/it will have been engrafting

we will have been engrafting

they will have been engrafting

IMPERATIVE

you engraft

we let´s engraft

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to engraft

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was engrafting

you were engrafting

he/she/it was engrafting

we were engrafting

they were engrafting

PAST PARTICIPLE

engrafted

PAST PERFECT

I had engrafted

you had engrafted

he/she/it had engrafted

we had engrafted

they had engrafted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been engrafting

you had been engrafting

he/she/it had been engrafting

we had been engrafting

they had been engrafting

PRESENT

I engraft

you engraft

he/she/it engrafts

we engraft

they engraft

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am engrafting

you are engrafting

he/she/it is engrafting

we are engrafting

they are engrafting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

engrafting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have engrafted

you have engrafted

he/she/it has engrafted

we have engrafted

they have engrafted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been engrafting

you have been engrafting

he/she/it has been engrafting

we have been engrafting

they have been engrafting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it engraft

SIMPLE PAST

I engrafted

you engrafted

he/she/it engrafted

we engrafted

they engrafted