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ingrown

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ɪnˈɡɹəʊn/
  • US: /ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -əʊn

1

adj

Meaning 1

That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • an ingrown toenail

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

growing abnormally into the flesh

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an ingrown toenail

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ingrowing

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From in- + grown.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: zarostlý — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Finnish: sisään kasvanut — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • French: incarné — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Georgian: ჩაზრდილი (čazrdili) — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Georgian: შეზრდილი (šezrdili) — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • German: eingewachsen — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Polish: wrośnięty — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Portuguese: encravado — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Spanish: encarnado — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Spanish: enterrado — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Spanish: enclavado — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)
  • Spanish: incrustado — that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)