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- [foo t-print]
- /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
- /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foo t-print]
- /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
Definitions of footprint word
- noun footprint a mark left by the shod or unshod foot, as in earth or sand. 1
- noun footprint an impression of the sole of a person's foot, especially one taken for purposes of identification. 1
- noun footprint Informal. the track of a tire, especially on wet pavement. 1
- noun footprint a unique set of characteristics, actions, etc., that leave a trace and serve as a means of identification: Be careful when you post on social media—your online footprint could harm your reputation. The tumors share the same genetic footprint. 1
- noun footprint the area affected by an increase in the level of sound or noise, as that generated by an airplane. 1
- noun footprint Telecommunications. the area of the earth's surface within which a communications satellite's signals can be received. 1
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Origin of footprint
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; foot + print
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Footprint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
footprint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
footprint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for footprint
noun footprint
- imprint — a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
- impression — a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- footstep — the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread.
- track — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- trail — to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
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