Ink: meaning, definitions and examples

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ink

 

[ ษชล‹k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

writing instrument

A liquid or paste that contains pigments and is used for writing or drawing. Inks can come in various colors and are often used with pens, brushes, or printing presses.

Synonyms

colorant, dye, pigment

Examples of usage

  • She dipped the pen in ink before writing a letter.
  • The artist used different colors of ink to create a beautiful painting.
Context #2 | Verb

to mark or stain with ink

To mark or stain something with ink. This can be done intentionally for writing or drawing purposes, or accidentally by spilling or smudging.

Synonyms

dye, mark, stain

Examples of usage

  • Be careful not to ink your clothes while refilling the printer.
  • The signature was inked on the contract to make it official.

Translations

Translations of the word "ink" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tinta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฏเคพเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tinta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพั€ะฝะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atrament

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฏ (inku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tinta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผrekkep

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‰ํฌ (ingkeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkoust

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atrament

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขจๆฐด (mรฒshuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrnilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผrษ™kkษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tinta

Etymology

The word 'ink' originated from the Middle English 'inke', which came from the Old French 'enque', and ultimately from the Latin 'encaustum'. Ink has been used for writing and drawing for centuries, with early forms made from natural materials like plant dyes or soot. Modern inks consist of synthetic pigments and chemicals, offering a wide range of colors and properties for various applications.

See also: inkfish, inky.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,795 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.