impost

1 of 2

noun (1)

im·​post ˈim-ˌpōst 

: something imposed or levied : tax

impost

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a block, capital, or molding from which an arch springs see arch illustration

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• assessment
• duty
• imposition
• levy
• tax

Examples of impost in a Sentence

Noun (1)

consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. —Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French, from Medieval Latin impositum, from Latin, neuter of impositus, past participle of imponere

Noun (2)

French imposte, ultimately from Latin impositus

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1568, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1664, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

impost

noun

im·​post

ˈim-ˌpōst

: tax entry 2 sense 1