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ink

/ɪŋk/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A liquid or pigment used for writing or painting.

    - "He dipped his pen in the ink and began to write."
    - "She used watercolor paints and ink to create her artwork."
  • Noun

    A pigmented coating for the skin, typically applied with a tattoo needle.

    - "He has several tattoos with intricate designs inked on his body."
    - "The artist carefully applied the ink to create the desired image."
Pronunciation
  1. /iŋk/



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Synonyms

ballyhoo , flak , hoopla , hype , plug , spotlight , paint , endorse , initial , inscribe , subscribe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ink
ink , sink , think , stink , brink , drink , link , pink
Homophones
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  1. ink (English) : Noun, liquid for writing or painting

  2. ink (English) : Noun, pigmented coating for the skin, typically applied with a tattoo needle

  3. ink (English) : Verb, to color or stain with ink

  4. ink (English) : Interjection, used to express disagreement or disbelief

  5. ink (English) : Noun, a type of fish

Variants
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ink , inkier , inkiest , inkiness , inkinesses , inks , inky , inked , inking , ink in , inked in , inking in , inks in , ink-jet printer , ink pad , india ink , india inks , red ink , red inks , awash in red ink , drowning in red ink , drowning/awash in red ink , Indian ink , invisible ink
Etymology
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Old English 'ink' or 'enec,' from the Latin 'ink' or 'encaustum,' meaning 'pitch,' 'resin,' or 'dried gum.'

Trivia
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  1. Ink was one of the earliest forms of writing media, with evidence of its use dating back to around 3500 BCE.

  2. The ancient Chinese invented the first known writing tool, the brush, which was used to apply ink to silk or paper.

  3. The ancient Egyptians used a mixture of soot, gum, and water to create the first known ink.

  4. The term 'ink' is derived from the Old English word 'ink' or 'enec,' which means 'pitch,' 'resin,' or 'dried gum.'

Related Concepts
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  1. pen: A writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface.

  2. inkjet: A digital printing process that uses tiny drops of ink to create an image.

  3. calligraphy: The art of beautiful handwriting, using a pen or brush and ink.

Culture
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Ink has been used for writing and art for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as China, Egypt, and Rome. Ink was used for calligraphy, manuscript illumination, and tattoos. In literature, ink has been used metaphorically to represent the permanence of written words and the power of the written word.

How to Memorize "ink"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bottle of ink, the color and consistency of the liquid, and the way it flows from the bottle when you dip a pen into it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the color black with the word 'ink' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'INK' to remember its meaning: 'I Need Knowledge' or 'Intelligent Narratives Keep Knowledge.'

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