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- [ingk]
- /ɪŋk/
- /ɪŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ingk]
- /ɪŋk/
Definitions of inking word
- noun inking a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing. 1
- noun inking a dark, protective fluid ejected by the cuttlefish and other cephalopods. 1
- noun inking Informal. publicity, especially in print media: Their construction plans got some ink in the local paper. 1
- verb with object inking to mark, stain, cover, or smear with ink: to ink one's clothes. 1
- verb with object inking Slang. to sign one's name to (an official document): We expect to ink the contract tomorrow. 1
- noun inking Present participle of ink. 1
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Origin of inking
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English inke, enke < Old French enque < Late Latin encautum, variant of encaustum < Greek énkauston purple ink, noun use of neuter of énkaustos burnt in. See encaustic
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Parts of speech for Inking
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inking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inking
verb inking
- signature — a person's name, or a mark representing it, as signed personally or by deputy, as in subscribing a letter or other document.
- sign — a token; indication.
- subscribe — to pledge, as by signing an agreement, to give or pay (a sum of money) as a contribution, gift, or investment: He subscribed $6,000 for the new church.
- pen — a female swan.
- inscribe — to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it.
Antonyms for inking
verb inking
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- bleach — If you bleach something, you use a chemical to make it white or pale in colour.
- whiten — Make or become white.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.