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. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] | 