noun
indentation
ihn-dehn-TAY-shuhn
Indentation (noun) means a dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge. Example: “The hammer left a small indentation in the wood.”
noun
1
A dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge.
"The hammer left a small indentation in the wood."
2
The space left blank at the start of a line of text, especially the first line of a paragraph.
"The style guide requires a half-inch indentation for new paragraphs."
How to use indentation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dent in a surface, or the blank space pushed in at the start of a line of writing.
Common pairings
paragraph indentation
a slight indentation
indentation in the coastline
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Word forms
- Plural
- indentations
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Etymology
From indent + -ation.
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Rhymes for indentation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “indentation” mean?
The word “indentation” means a dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge. In plain terms, a dent in a surface, or the blank space pushed in at the start of a line of writing.
How do you pronounce “indentation”?
“Indentation” is pronounced ihn-dehn-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “indentation” in a sentence?
Here is “indentation” used in a sentence: “The hammer left a small indentation in the wood.”
What is the opposite of “indentation”?
The opposite of “indentation” — its antonyms — is protrusion.
What part of speech is “indentation”?
“Indentation” is a noun.
How many meanings does “indentation” have?
“Indentation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge.
