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Indent: meaning, definitions and examples

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indent

 

[ ษชnหˆdษ›nt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

text formatting

To indent means to set in from the margin of a text. It is commonly used in writing, especially in articles and essays, to denote the beginning of a new paragraph or to create a visual hierarchy. Indention helps readers to recognize where new thoughts or ideas are introduced. The amount of indent varies, often being measured in spaces or tabulations. Proper use of indents enhances the clarity and organization of written works.

Synonyms

offset, set in, tab

Examples of usage

  • Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
  • In programming, you must indent your code correctly.
  • She used a leader line to indent the list items.
Context #2 | Noun

text layout

An indent is a space at the beginning of a line of text that sets it apart from the surrounding text. Indents are generally used in written documents to visually separate paragraphs or items in a list. The size and type of indent can vary, such as a half-inch or a first-line indent. Indents play a significant role in the overall readability of the text.

Synonyms

indentation, indenture, notch

Examples of usage

  • Each indent in the essay was carefully considered.
  • His report had multiple indents for clarity.
  • The book used various indents to enhance the layout.

Translations

Translations of the word "indent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recuo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเค•เคพเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einzug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indentasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wciฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‡ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indentation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sangrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท girinti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์—ฌ์“ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฒุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsazenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผฉ่ฟ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzdolลพna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดะตะฝั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxil etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sangrรญa

Etymology

The word 'indent' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'indenta', which means 'to notate by means of a notch'. The root 'in-' implies 'into' or 'on', while 'denta' comes from 'dentare', meaning 'tooth', referring to the indents resembling notches or teeth along an edge. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass not just the physical action of creating a notch but also the typographic and formatting practice observed in writing and printing. By the 16th century, 'indent' gained popularity in the context of document formatting, linking the concept directly to paragraph structuring in writing. Today, 'indent' is widely used in both manual and automated text editing, including programming and word processing applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,383, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.