noun

imprint

imprint, mark, impression

He saw the imprint of a foot in the sand.

He saw the imprint of a foot in the sand.

The events left a lasting imprint on her.

The events left a lasting imprint on her.

((an imprint)) of (sth.) an imprint of something He saw the imprint of a foot in the sand.

((an imprint)) on (sb./sth.) an imprint on someone/something The events left a lasting imprint on her.

Synonyms: mark, impression, stamp, trace

From the prefix 'im-' (in, on) + 'print'. Literally to 'print in' or 'print on'.

Imagine 'imprinting' your hand into wet cement. It leaves a permanent mark, just like a strong experience leaves a mental 'imprint'.

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