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indented

 

[ ษชnหˆdษ›ntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

text formatting

Indented refers to a text styling where the first line of a paragraph is set further away from the margin compared to the rest of the paragraph. This formatting style is often used in written documents to enhance readability and to visually separate paragraphs. It indicates a new thought or section, helping guide the reader through the content. Indentation can vary in size, ranging from a small space to a significant tab, depending on the formatting style being employed.

Synonyms

notched, recessed, set in

Examples of usage

  • The paragraph is indented for clarity.
  • Use indented lines to signify a new topic.
  • In many essays, paragraphs are indented.

Translations

Translations of the word "indented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingezogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dindentasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wciฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‡ใƒณใƒˆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sangrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท girintili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋ดํŠธ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽู†ู’ูˆูŽู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsadenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผฉ่ฟ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamaknjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ indent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ะณั–ะทั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sangrado

Etymology

The term 'indented' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the verb 'indent', which means to notch or to create a space. It originally referred to the practice of cutting or notching a document to denote its authenticity or the number of copies. The word traces back to the Latin 'indentare', which means 'to tooth' or 'to form a notched edge'. Over time, the usage of 'indent' evolved within typesetting and formatting, particularly for differentiating paragraphs in written texts. The shift to its current meaning in modern English reflects its application in word processing and digital text formatting, where indentation is used to organize content visually. Indentation has become a standard practice in various styles of writing, including academic papers, articles, and books, as it helps establish a clean and organized layout.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,338, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.