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Definition of indented - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
notched surfaceRare having a surface or edge with notches or recessesRare
- The indented edge made the tool easier to grip..
2.
set backTECH. set in from a margin or edgeTECH.
- The paragraph was indented to highlight its importance..
Origin of indented
French, endenter (to notch)
Terms with indented included in their meaning
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architecture
set back or indented from a surface
surface dent
the act of indenting or being indented
fashion
soft felt hat with a wide brim and indented crown
heraldry
indented or notched
plant
having margins that are sharply and deeply indented
plant
having deeply indented margins with connected lobes
plant
having deeply indented margins with connected lobes
Examples of indented in a sentence
The indented design on the coin made it unique. Indented text is easier to read. The list items were indented for clarity.
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- French:dentelé, indenté, ...
- German:gezackt, eingerückt, ...
- Italian:dentellato, con rientro, ...
- Spanish:dentado, con sangría, ...
- Portuguese:entalhado, indentado, ...
- Chinese:凹凸不平的, 缩进的, ...
- Japanese:ギザギザした, インデントされた, ...
- Arabic:مُحَزَّز, مُزاح, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁנָּן, מוּזָח, ...
- Russian:зазубренный, внутрь смещенный, ...
- Ukrainian:зазубрений, відступлений, ...
- Hindi:दाँतेदार, अंदर धंसा हुआ, ...
Definition of indent - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
create depressiontr. Rare make a dent or depression in a surfacetr. Rare
- He indented the soft metal with a hammer..
2.
typographytr./intr. Rare start a line further from the margintr./intr. Rare
- Indent the first line of each paragraph.
3.
shapingtr. Rare create a notch or jagged edgetr. Rare
- He indented the edge of the paper.
Noun
1.
textRare space at the start of a paragraphRare
- Each paragraph begins with an indent.
2.
geometryRare depression or hollow in a surfaceRare
- There was an indent in the car door.
Images of indent
depression or hollow in a surface
Origin of indent
Latin, in (into) + dent (tooth)
Examples of indent in a sentence
She indented the clay with her fingers to create a pattern. Please indent the bullet points for clarity. The teacher asked the students to indent their essays. She indented the clay with her fingers. The carpenter indented the wood for a better grip. Make sure to add an indent to each new section.
The document's format requires a half-inch indent. The table had an indent from a heavy object. Raindrops left indents in the soft soil.
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- French:enfoncer, alinéa, ...
- German:eindellen, Einzug, ...
- Italian:ammaccare, rientro, ...
- Spanish:abollar, sangrado, ...
- Portuguese:marcar, recuo, ...
- Chinese:压凹, 空格, ...
- Japanese:へこませる, インデント, ...
- Arabic:نَقَرَ, مَسافَة بادِئَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִיצֹר שֶׁקַע, הַזָּחָה, ...
- Russian:вдавливать, отступ, ...
- Ukrainian:вибивати, відступ, ...
- Hindi:गड्ढा करना, इंडेंट, ...
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