impression

Meanings

• Noun, Verb

  The act of receiving or gaining an idea, feeling, or sensation, typically from an outside source.

  - "The painting left a deep impression on her."
  - "The teacher's encouraging words made a lasting impression on the students."

• Noun

  A mark or sign left by something, especially a foot or paw.

  - "Elephants leave large impressions in the mud."
  - "The burglar left fingerprints as impressions at the crime scene."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impression
expression , suppression , impressive , depression

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Impressionist (English) : A painter or picture produced in the Impressionist style.
   

2. Impressionable (English) : Easily influenced or influenced strongly by others.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of impression that leads to same result
impression , impressions , be under the impression

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Forms

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impressions, impressed, impressing, impressible

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'impressiou', meaning 'pressed' or 'stamped'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Impressionist' was originally used as a derogatory term by critics.

2. Impressionist paintings often feature outdoor scenes, capturing the fleeting effects of light and weather.

3. The Impressionist movement began in France in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sensory perception: The process of receiving and interpreting information from our senses.

2. Perception: The organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

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Culture

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In art, the Impressionist movement focused on capturing the sensory impression of a scene, rather than accurately depicting it. This technique allowed artists to experiment with color, light, and form, leading to innovative and expressive works.

How to Memorize "impression"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, gentle feeling, like the touch of a feather.
   - Visualize a clear, vivid image in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'impression' with 'sensation'.
   - Connect it to 'feeling' or 'experience'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a pressed flower, remembering the 'pression' in its name.

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