Engraining

/ɪnˈɡreɪnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of dyeing something deeply, or of firmly establishing ideas, beliefs, or habits so they become part of someone's nature.

Etymology

Present participle of 'engrain,' used as both a noun (the process) and gerund. Describes the action of embedding or saturating something thoroughly.

Kelly Says

The engraining of cultural values happens the same way medieval textiles were engrainted with dye—through repeated, careful layering that eventually becomes impossible to separate from the base material.

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