imprint
UK: ɪmˈprɪnt | US: ɪmˈprɪnt
n. a mark or impression made by pressure
vt. to stamp or press a mark onto something
vt. to fix firmly in the mind or memory
imprint = im<in/into> + print<press>
- im<in/into>: From Latin in-, meaning "into" or "upon."
- print<press>: From Old French preinte (past participle of preindre, "to press"), derived from Latin premere, "to press."
Etymology Origin:
The word "imprint" originated in Middle English via Old French, combining the Latin prefix im- (indicating direction "into") with print, rooted in the idea of pressing. It originally referred to physically stamping a mark onto a surface (e.g., wax or paper) and later expanded metaphorically to describe leaving a lasting mental or emotional impression.
The fossil showed a clear imprint of a leaf.
The publisher’s logo was imprinted on the book’s spine.
Childhood experiences often imprint lifelong beliefs.
She imprinted her initials into the clay.
The tragic event left an indelible imprint on his memory.