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Etched: meaning, definitions and examples

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etched

 

[ ษ›tสƒt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

artistic creation

Etched refers to the process of cutting or carving a design onto a hard surface using acid or another chemical. This technique is often used in printmaking, where an image is incised onto a metal plate. The etched design is then inked and pressed onto paper, creating a print. This method allows for intricate details and textures to be captured in the final art piece. It is a valued skill in various art forms and can also refer to creating lasting impressions on materials.

Synonyms

carved, engraved, inscribed

Examples of usage

  • The artist etched a beautiful landscape onto the metal plate.
  • She etched her initials into the glass as a lasting mark.
  • The company etched its logo on the product to enhance its branding.
Context #2 | Adjective

permanent mark

Etched can also imply something that is permanently marked or imprinted onto a surface. In this context, it conveys the idea of a lasting memory or impression that remains vivid and significant. This usage extends beyond physical surfaces to evoke emotional or mental impressions. When something is described as etched in one's mind, it refers to an unforgettable experience.

Synonyms

engraved, fixed, imprinted

Examples of usage

  • The sight of that day is etched in my memory.
  • His words are etched deeply in my heart.
  • The tragedy left an etched imprint on the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "etched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค•เฅ‡เคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geรคtzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terukir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะฐั€ะฑัƒะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyryty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆปใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gravรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grabado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ูˆุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyrytรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyrytรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izklesan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grabado

Etymology

The word 'etched' comes from the Old Dutch word 'etsetten' and the Middle Dutch 'etsen,' which means to eat or to corrode. This etymology reflects the process of etching, where acid 'eats' into the surface of metal to create a design. The technique has roots in ancient art practices, where artists would use rudimentary tools to engrave images into various materials for decorative or storytelling purposes. The evolution of chemical processes throughout history enhanced the ability to produce more intricate designs, leading to modern etching methods. By the 15th century, etching became popular in prints and illustrations, a practice that artists like Albrecht Dรผrer and Rembrandt famously employed. As printing techniques advanced, etching maintained its significance in both fine art and commercial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,719, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.