Ingrown

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡroʊn/

Definitions of ingrown

adjective Ingrown is an adjective that describes something that has grown or curved inward instead of outward.

Example Sentences

A1 I have an ingrown toenail that is causing me a lot of pain.

A2 Ingrown hairs can be uncomfortable and unsightly.

B1 She went to the dermatologist to have her ingrown hair removed.

B2 Ingrown nails can become infected if not treated properly.

C1 The doctor recommended surgery to correct the ingrown nail.

C2 Proper grooming techniques can help prevent ingrown hairs.

Examples of ingrown in a Sentence

formal The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with an ingrown hair on their leg.

informal I hate when I get ingrown hairs after shaving.

slang Ingrown hairs are the worst, they can be so painful.

figurative Her resentment towards her coworker was like an ingrown emotion, festering under the surface.

Grammatical Forms of ingrown

• past tense: ingrowned
• plural: ingrowns
• comparative: more ingrown
• superlative: most ingrown
• present tense: ingrows
• future tense: will ingrow
• perfect tense: have ingrown
• continuous tense: is ingrowing
• singular: ingrown
• positive degree: ingrown
• infinitive: to ingrow
• gerund: ingrowing
• participle: ingrown

Origin and Evolution of ingrown

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ingrown' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'inside' or 'within' and the word 'grown'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'ingrown' has evolved from its literal meaning of something growing inward or inside to also describe hair or nails that grow into the skin, causing irritation or infection.