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indentations

 

[ ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

text editing

The act of indenting or the state of being indented.

Examples of usage

  • Please use proper indentations in your code.
  • She noticed the lack of proper indentations in the document.
Context #2 | Noun

printing

Blank spaces at the beginning of a line of print.

Examples of usage

  • The text had different indentations for each paragraph.
  • The printer settings allow you to adjust the indentations.
Context #3 | Noun

geology

A deep recess or notch on the edge or in the surface of a coastline or cliff.

Examples of usage

  • The coastline had several indentations where the water had eroded the rock.
  • The indentations in the cliff provided nesting spots for seabirds.

Translations

Translations of the word "indentations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indentações

🇮🇳 इंडेंटेशन

🇩🇪 Einrückungen

🇮🇩 indentasi

🇺🇦 відступи

🇵🇱 wcięcia

🇯🇵 インデント

🇫🇷 indentations

🇪🇸 sangrías

🇹🇷 girintiler

🇰🇷 들여쓰기

🇸🇦 مسافات بادئة

🇨🇿 odsazení

🇸🇰 odsadenia

🇨🇳 缩进

🇸🇮 zamiki

🇮🇸 innskot

🇰🇿 енгізу

🇬🇪 ინდენტაციები

🇦🇿 girintilər

🇲🇽 sangrías

Etymology

The word 'indentations' originated from the Latin word 'indentare', which means 'to make notches or dents'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. The concept of indentations has been prevalent in various fields such as text editing, printing, and geology. Indentations play a crucial role in structuring and organizing information, whether in coding, document formatting, or natural formations like coastlines and cliffs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,336, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.