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undented

dent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dent]
    • /dɛnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dent]
    • /dɛnt/

Definitions of undented word

  • noun undented a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow. 1
  • noun undented a noticeable effect, especially of reduction: to leave a dent in one's savings; a dent in one's pride. 1
  • verb with object undented to make a dent in or on; indent: The impact dented the car's fender. 1
  • verb with object undented to have the effect of reducing or slightly injuring: The caustic remark dented his ego. 1
  • verb without object undented to show dents; become indented: Tin dents more easily than steel. 1
  • verb without object undented to sink in, making a dent: Nails dent into metal. 1

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Origin of undented

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English dente, variant of dint

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Undented

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

undented popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

undented usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for undented

adjective undented

  • whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.

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