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ingrain

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ingrain

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ingrain is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ingrain is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofingrain

1noun
  • An ingrain fabric, such as a carpet.
1verb
  • To dye with a fast or lasting colour.
  • To make (something) deeply part of something else.

    Synonyms: "breed in the bone", embed, infix, instill, radicate

    Example: "The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet."

1adjective
  • Dyed with grain, or kermes.
  • Dyed before manufacture; said of the material of a textile fabric; hence, in general, thoroughly inwrought; forming an essential part of the substance.

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