How Do You Spell ENGRAIN?

Pronunciation: [ɛnɡɹˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "engrain" is spelled with the letter "i" but pronounced with a long "a" sound. This is because it is derived from the Middle English word "ingrainen" which originally had an "a" sound. Over time, the spelling of the word was altered but the pronunciation remained the same. In phonetic transcription, "engrain" is written as /ɪnˈɡreɪn/ with the stressed syllable being "grain". This word means to deeply impress or firmly establish something, such as a habit, in someone's mind or behavior.

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ENGRAIN Meaning and Definition

  1. Engrain (verb) refers to the act of firmly establishing or ingraining something in one's mind, consciousness, or behavior through repetition, practice, or experience. It involves deeply impressing or imprinting certain ideas, beliefs, values, habits, or skills into someone's thoughts or character, making them become automatic or second nature.

    Typically used in the context of learning or conditioning, engrain signifies the process of creating a lasting impression or forming a strong bond with a particular concept, behavior, or pattern. The word carries connotations of permanence and depth, suggesting that the acquired knowledge or behavior becomes an integral part of one's identity or understanding.

    Engraining often involves consistent practice, repeated exposure, or immersive experiences that enhance the retention and integration of the desired content or skills. It can be intentional, such as deliberately instilling moral values in children or training employees in a specific work routine, or it can occur naturally through regular involvement in certain activities or environments.

    Moreover, engraining can also pertain to the deep embedding or carving of information or patterns on a surface, like engraving a design or text on a material such as wood, metal, or stone. This complementary usage of the term highlights the process of etching or cutting something indelibly, giving it a distinct and lasting impression.

  2. To cover or dye deeply; to dye in the grain.

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

Common Misspellings for ENGRAIN

Etymology of ENGRAIN

The word "engrain" has its roots in the Old French word "engrener", which meant "to cause to enter into the grain". The Old French word also derived from the Latin word "in" (into) and "grānum" (grain). Initially, the term was used in the context of grain or seeds, specifically referring to the process of embedding or fixing something into the grain or texture of wood. Over time, the meaning of "engrain" expanded to include the idea of deeply impressing or ingraining something into one's mind or memory.

Conjugate verb Engrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have engrained
you would have engrained
he/she/it would have engrained
we would have engrained
they would have engrained
I would have engrain
you would have engrain
he/she/it would have engrain
we would have engrain
they would have engrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been engraining
you would have been engraining
he/she/it would have been engraining
we would have been engraining
they would have been engraining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would engrain
you would engrain
he/she/it would engrain
we would engrain
they would engrain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be engraining
you would be engraining
he/she/it would be engraining
we would be engraining
they would be engraining

FUTURE

I will engrain
you will engrain
he/she/it will engrain
we will engrain
they will engrain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be engraining
you will be engraining
he/she/it will be engraining
we will be engraining
they will be engraining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have engrained
you will have engrained
he/she/it will have engrained
we will have engrained
they will have engrained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been engraining
you will have been engraining
he/she/it will have been engraining
we will have been engraining
they will have been engraining

IMPERATIVE

you engrain
we let´s engrain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to engrain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was engraining
you were engraining
he/she/it was engraining
we were engraining
they were engraining

PAST PARTICIPLE

engrained

PAST PERFECT

I had engrained
you had engrained
he/she/it had engrained
we had engrained
they had engrained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been engraining
you had been engraining
he/she/it had been engraining
we had been engraining
they had been engraining

PRESENT

I engrain
you engrain
he/she/it engrains
we engrain
they engrain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am engraining
you are engraining
he/she/it is engraining
we are engraining
they are engraining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

engraining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have engrained
you have engrained
he/she/it has engrained
we have engrained
they have engrained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been engraining
you have been engraining
he/she/it has been engraining
we have been engraining
they have been engraining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it engrain

SIMPLE PAST

I engrained
you engrained
he/she/it engrained
we engrained
they engrained

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