indent

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making an impression or mark by pressing something into a surface.

  - "He indented the wax seal with his signet ring."
  - "The stamp indented the paper with a clear impression."

• Noun

  A recession or indentation in a surface.

  - "There was a large indent on the wall from the falling vase."
  - "The indent in the tree trunk was caused by a tree limb."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

outdent , unindent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indent
intend , extend , lend , mend

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Variants

List of all variants of indent that leads to same result
indent , indent on , indented , indented on , indenting , indenting on , indents , indents on

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to press into' in Old French 'endenter', from 'en' meaning 'in' and 'denter' meaning 'to press, to bite'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. An indent in a ship's hull is called a 'scupper hole'.

2. The indent in a person's thumbprint is unique to each individual.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Impression: A mark or representation made by pressing something into a surface.

2. Recession: A decrease or withdrawal, such as a recession in business or economy.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Indents have been used in various forms of art and literature. In literature, indents are often used to denote a new paragraph or section. In visual art, indents can be created through various techniques such as carving or molding.

How to Memorize "indent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize pressing a stamp into clay or wax to make an indent.
   - Imagine making a recession or indent in a surface with a tool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indent' with 'pressing' or 'making a mark'.
   - Think of the indentation left by a tree limb in a tree trunk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'I'm pressing 'n' to make 'd'ent'

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