indentation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making an impression or mark on a surface, typically by pressing a tool into it.

  - "He made an indentation in the clay with his thumb."
  - "The indentations on the coin were worn smooth by handling."

• Noun

  A recess or depression in a surface.

  - "The indentation in the wall was large enough for a hand to fit into."
  - "The indentations in the cake were filled with fruit."

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Antonyms

protrusion

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Synonyms

indent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indentation
inder , render , sender , tender

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Variants

List of all variants of indentation that leads to same result
indentation , indentations

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'entinder' meaning 'to press in, to stamp, to impress'.

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Trivia

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1. An indentation in the human ear is called the 'Helix' or 'Concha'.

2. Indentations on the skin, known as 'fingerprints', are unique to each individual.

3. The term 'indentation' is also used in computer programming to refer to the spacing of lines of code.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indenture: A formal agreement or contract, often in the form of a written document, binding one party to work or serve another for a specified period.

2. Indent: To make an indentation or impression, or to press a tool or die into a surface to create a recess.

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Culture

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In literature, indentation is often used metaphorically to represent a setback or a reversal. In art, indentations can be created through various techniques such as carving, etching, or embossing.

How to Memorize "indentation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a mark or impression on a surface.
   - Imagine using a tool to press into a surface and create an indentation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indentation' with the image of a tool pressing into a surface.
   - Think of a hammer making an indentation in clay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Indentation Is A Pressed Impression' to remember the definition.

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