In*cul"cate (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Inculcated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Inculcating (?).] [L. inculcatus, p. p. of
inculcare to tread on; pref. in- in, on +
calcare to tread, fr. calx the heel; perh. akin to E.
heel. Cf. 2d Calk, Heel.] To teach and
impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind;
as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility.
The most obvious and necessary duties of life they
have not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate
upon men's minds.
S. Clarke.
Syn. -- To instill; infuse; implant; engraft; impress.