indented

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of making a mark or impression by pressing something against an surface.

  - "He indented the paper with his pen."
  - "The stamp was used to indent the wax seal."

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Antonyms

outdent , unindent

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Synonyms

erose , serrated

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Variants

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indent , indent on , indented , indented on , indenting , indenting on , indents , indents on

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enderter' meaning 'to press, to imprint'.

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Trivia

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1. Indenting was used in ancient times to create personal signatures or marks on documents.

2. The process of indenting can also be used to create texture in various materials, such as leather or metal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stamp: A tool used to create an impression or indentation.

2. Imprint: The mark or impression left by indenting.

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Culture

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Indenting has been used in various forms of art, such as creating impressions in clay or wax. In literature, the term 'indent' can refer to a line of text that is indented to indicate a new paragraph or subpoint.

How to Memorize "indented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize pressing a stamp into clay or paper to create an indentation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the verb 'indent' with the action of pressing or making an impression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'indent' as 'In Depression To Make An Impression'.

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