noun
Uncommon
imprint
IHM-prihnt
Imprint (noun) means a mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life. Example: “The fossil preserved the imprint of a leaf from millions of years ago.”
noun
1
A mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
"The fossil preserved the imprint of a leaf from millions of years ago."
"Her early mentor left a lasting imprint on her career."
verb
1
To leave a lasting mark, memory, or influence, especially early in life.
"The tragedy imprinted itself on the town's collective memory."
How to use imprint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mark left by pressure, or a strong, lasting effect on the mind — also used for a publisher's brand name on a book.
Common pairings
leave an imprint
lasting imprint
publishing imprint
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Word forms
- Plural
- imprints
- Third person singular
- imprints
- Past tense
- imprinted
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The fossil preserved the _____ of a leaf from millions of years ago.
Etymology
From Old French empreinte, from empreindre, from Latin imprimere ("to press into").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “imprint” mean?
The word “imprint” means a mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life. In plain terms, a mark left by pressure, or a strong, lasting effect on the mind — also used for a publisher's brand name on a book.
How do you pronounce “imprint”?
“Imprint” is pronounced IHM-prihnt (/ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “imprint” in a sentence?
Here is “imprint” used in a sentence: “The fossil preserved the imprint of a leaf from millions of years ago.”
What part of speech is “imprint”?
Depending on how it is used, “imprint” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “imprint” come from?
The word “imprint” comes from Latin. From Old French empreinte, from empreindre, from Latin imprimere ("to press into").
Is “imprint” a common word?
“Imprint” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “imprint” have?
“Imprint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
