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verb im·print \im-ˈprint, ˈim-ˌprint\

Definition of imprint

transitive verb
1 : to mark by or as if by pressure : impress
2a : to fix indelibly or permanently (as on the memory)b : to subject to or induce by imprinting an imprinted preference
intransitive verb
: to undergo imprinting

imprinter

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Examples of imprint in a Sentence

wearing a T-shirt imprinted with the company logo
a picture imprinted in my memory

Origin and Etymology of imprint

Middle English emprenten, from Anglo-French emprient, 3rd singular of enpreindre to impress (from Latin imprimere) & empreinter, from emprent, past participle of enpreindre

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun im·print \ˈim-ˌprint\

Definition of imprint

: something imprinted or printed: such asa : a mark or depression made by pressure the fossil imprint of a dinosaur's footb : an identifying name (as of a publisher) placed conspicuously on a product; also : the name under which a publisher issues booksc : an indelible distinguishing effect or influence

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Examples of imprint in a Sentence

We saw an imprint of a bike tire on the dirt trail.
a fossil imprint of a dinosaur's foot

Origin and Etymology of imprint

Middle English enpreent, from Anglo-French emprente, from feminine of emprent, past participle of enpreindre

First Known Use: 15th century

IMPRINT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of imprint for English Language Learners

: to create a mark by pressing against a surface
: to cause (something) to stay in your mind or memory

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Definition of imprint for English Language Learners

: a mark created by pressing against a surface : something imprinted or printed
: a strong effect or influence
: a publisher's name on the title page of a book

IMPRINT Defined for Kids

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verb im·print \im-ˈprint\

Definition of imprint for Students

imprinted

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imprinting

1 : to make a mark by pressing against a surface : stamp The design was imprinted on paper.
2 : to fix firmly in the mind or memory This day is imprinted in my memory.

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noun im·print \ˈim-ˌprint\

Definition of imprint for Students

: a mark made by pressing against a surface The tires left an imprint.

Medical Dictionary

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verb im·print \im-ˈprint, ˈim-ˌ\

Medical Definition of imprint

1: to fix indelibly or permanently (as on the memory)
2: to subject to or induce by imprinting an imprinted preference a gene imprinted to be inactive when inherited from the mother
intransitive verb