ingrained
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/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/
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/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/
adjective
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firmly established and difficult to remove or change
Respect for elders is an ingrained tradition in many cultures.
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firmly fixed or embedded in something
The stains were ingrained into the fabric, making them impossible to remove.
translation
firmly established and difficult to remove or change; firmly fixed or embedded in something