Indentation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of indentation

noun a hollowed, notched, or cut in the surface or edge of something

Example Sentences

A1 I noticed an indentation in the sand where someone had been sitting.

A2 The indentation on the paper showed where the pen had pressed down.

B1 When coding, it's important to use proper indentation to make the code more readable.

B2 The indentation on the metal surface indicated where the machine had been calibrated.

C1 The indentation in the leather sofa showed where someone had been sitting for hours.

C2 The indentation on the ancient tablet revealed hidden symbols that had been worn away over time.

Grammatical Forms of indentation

• past tense: indented
• plural: indentations
• comparative: more indented
• superlative: most indented
• present tense: indent
• future tense: will indent
• perfect tense: have indented
• continuous tense: is indenting
• singular: indentation
• positive degree: indented
• infinitive: to indent
• gerund: indenting
• participle: indented

Origin and Evolution of indentation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indentation' originated from the Latin word 'indentare', which means 'to notch or dent'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a notch or dent in a surface, the word 'indentation' later evolved to refer to the act of creating a space or gap by indenting a surface, such as in writing or formatting text.