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noun, often attributive \ˈiŋk\

Definition of INK

1
: a colored usually liquid material for writing and printing
2
: the black protective secretion of a cephalopod
3
slang : publicity 2d
ink·i·ness \ˈiŋ-kē-nəs\ noun
inky \ˈiŋ-kē\ adjective

Examples of INK

  1. Fill out the form using blue or black ink.
  2. The printer is out of ink.
  3. We're using four different inks for this poster.

Origin of INK

Middle English enke, from Anglo-French encre, enke, from Late Latin encaustum, from neuter of Latin encaustus burned in, from Greek enkaustos, verbal of enkaiein to burn in — more at encaustic
First Known Use: 13th century

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