IMPLANTED

implanted, deep-seated, deep-rooted, ingrained, planted

(adjective) (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; “deep-rooted prejudice”; “deep-seated differences of opinion”; “implanted convictions”; “ingrained habits of a lifetime”; “a deeply planted need”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

implanted

simple past tense and past participle of implant

Source: Wiktionary


IMPLANT

Im*plant" v. t. [imp. & p. p. Implanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Implanting.] Etym: [Pref. im- in + plant: cf. F. implanter.]

Definition: To plant, or infix, for the purpose of growth; to fix deeply; to instill; to inculate; to introduce; as, to implant the seeds of virtue, or the principles of knowledge, in the minds of youth. Minds well implanted with solid . . . breeding. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

11 June 2024

PRECOCIOUS

(adjective) characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude); “a precocious child”; “a precocious achievement”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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