fingerprints
Translation
fingerprints
Examples
The police found fingerprints at the crime scene.
The police found fingerprints at the crime scene.
Each person has unique fingerprints.
Each person has unique fingerprints.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) fingerprint(s) a mark left by a finger The police are analyzing the fingerprints.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impression, mark, smudge
Etymology
A compound word from 'finger' and 'print'.
Memory Tips
Literally the 'print' left by a 'finger'. Think of detective stories.