Imprinted

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɪntɪd/

Definitions of imprinted

verb to mark or stamp (a surface) with a design or inscription

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy imprinted its paw prints in the wet cement.

A2 The teacher imprinted important information on the students' minds.

B1 The traumatic experience imprinted a lasting fear in her memory.

B2 The artist imprinted intricate designs onto the clay pottery.

C1 The brand logo was imprinted on the merchandise for marketing purposes.

C2 The historical event imprinted a significant impact on the nation's culture.

Examples of imprinted in a Sentence

formal The logo was imprinted on each product for branding purposes.

informal She imprinted her name on the book so no one would steal it.

slang He imprinted his tag on the wall to mark his territory.

figurative The memory of that moment was imprinted in her mind forever.

Grammatical Forms of imprinted

• past tense: imprinted
• plural: imprinted
• comparative: more imprinted
• superlative: most imprinted
• present tense: imprint
• future tense: will imprint
• perfect tense: have imprinted
• continuous tense: is imprinting
• singular: imprinted
• positive degree: imprinted
• infinitive: to imprint
• gerund: imprinting
• participle: imprinted

Origin and Evolution of imprinted

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imprinted' originated from the Latin word 'imprimere' which means 'to press into or upon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'imprinted' has retained its original meaning of leaving a mark or impression, but has also gained additional connotations related to deeply ingrained ideas or memories.