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imprinting

im·print·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-prin-ting]
    • /ɪmˈprɪn tɪŋ/
    • /ɪmˈprɪnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-prin-ting]
    • /ɪmˈprɪn tɪŋ/

Definitions of imprinting word

  • noun imprinting a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something. 1
  • noun imprinting any impression or impressed effect: He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars. 1
  • noun imprinting Bibliography. the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication. the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work. a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified. 1
  • noun imprinting any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label. 1
  • noun imprinting the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter. 1
  • verb with object imprinting to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.). 1

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Origin of imprinting

First appearance:

before 1937
One of the 8% newest English words
1937; imprint + -ing1, translation of German Prägung, K. Lorenz's term

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Imprinting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

imprinting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

imprinting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for imprinting

noun imprinting

  • marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
  • initialing — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
  • inscription — something inscribed.
  • ticketing — a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.
  • lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.

Antonyms for imprinting

noun imprinting

  • printing — the state of being printed.

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