imprint — a mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmprɪnt/
Example Sentences
- My cat's paws left tiny imprints in the fresh cement, creating an accidental masterpiece.
- The teacher's encouraging words imprinted confidence in her students' minds.
- He tried to impress his date by claiming his sneaker imprint was actually a rare fossil.
imprint
NOUN[/ˈɪmprɪnt/]
a mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface
a mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface
The flower imprint shows a lovely blue tint from the print!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'empreinte' and Old French 'empreindre', derived from Latin 'imprimere' meaning 'to press into or upon', combining 'in-' (into) and 'premere' (to press).
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + print (from Latin premere, to press) = imprint (a mark pressed onto a surface)
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📝Examples
“My cat's paws left tiny imprints in the fresh cement, creating an accidental masterpiece.”
“The teacher's encouraging words imprinted confidence in her students' minds.”
“He tried to impress his date by claiming his sneaker imprint was actually a rare fossil.”
“The publisher will imprint the author's name in gold letters on the book cover.”
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