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ingrained

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

So deeply established that it is difficult to change.

Her ingrained habit of checking every citation made the final review easier.

Dictionary practice example.

An experienced binder's ingrained habit of closing every glue container immediately continued even when a new lid design made the action slightly different.

From A Habit Takes Shape.

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