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imprint

[im-print, im-print]

noun

  1. a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.

  2. any impression or impressed effect.

    He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.

  3. Bibliography.

    1. the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.

    2. the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.

    3. a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified.

  4. any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.

  5. the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.



verb (used with object)

  1. to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.).

  2. to produce (a mark) on something by pressure.

  3. to bestow, as a kiss.

  4. to fix firmly on the mind, memory, etc.

  5. Animal Behavior, Psychology.to acquire or establish by imprinting.

  6. to make an imprint upon.

verb (used without object)

  1. to make an impression; have an effect.

imprint

noun

  1. a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping

  2. a characteristic mark or indication; stamp

    the imprint of great sadness on his face

  3. the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc

  4. the printer's name and address on any printed matter

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to produce (a mark, impression, etc) on (a surface) by pressure, printing, or stamping

    to imprint a seal on wax

    to imprint wax with a seal

  2. to establish firmly; impress; stamp

    to imprint the details on one's mind

  3. (of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • reimprint verb (used with object)
  • unimprinted adjective
  • ˈԳٱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of imprint1

1325–75; im- 1 + print; replacing Middle English empreynten < Middle French empreinter, derivative of empreinte, feminine past participle of empreindre < Latin imprimere to impress 1
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Example Sentences

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Indeed, the scope of his creative imprint is all but incalculable.

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This was not yet a presidential system, but it carried its genetic imprint - a powerful executive, marginalised judiciary and weakened checks and balances.

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If there’s another cub in California, the agency may try to pair them up to keep them from imprinting on people, according to the release.

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The play found its voice through the Broadway developmental process, and Metcalf’s imprint is unmistakable in the rhythms of Nora’s whirligig monologues and bracing retorts.

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“Forever” captures the intensity of first love and the powerful imprint it leaves as its teenage participants fumble through emotions and insecurities.

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