imprint

[ noun im-print; verb im-print ]

noun

1. a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
2. any impression or impressed effect:

   He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.

3. Bibliography.
   1. the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.
   2. the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.
   3. a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified.
4. any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.
5. the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.

verb (used with object)

1. to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.).
2. to produce (a mark) on something by pressure.
3. to bestow, as a kiss.
4. to fix firmly on the mind, memory, etc.
5. Animal Behavior, Psychology. to acquire or establish by imprinting.
6. to make an imprint upon.

verb (used without object)

1. to make an impression; have an effect.

imprint

noun

1. a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping
2. a characteristic mark or indication; stamp

   the imprint of great sadness on his face

3. the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc
4. the printer's name and address on any printed matter

verb

1. to produce (a mark, impression, etc) on (a surface) by pressure, printing, or stamping

   to imprint a seal on wax

   to imprint wax with a seal

2. to establish firmly; impress; stamp

   to imprint the details on one's mind

3. (of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting

Derived Forms

• imˈprinter, noun

Other Words From

• reim·print verb (used with object)
• unim·printed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of imprint¹

1325–75; im- ¹ + print; replacing Middle English empreynten < Middle French empreinter, derivative of empreinte, feminine past participle of empreindre < Latin imprimere to impress ¹

Example Sentences

Hegseth is a best selling author for Fox News Books, the network’s publishing imprint.

From Los Angeles Times

“His talent, warmth and vision left an imprint on everyone who knew him, and the world is dimmer without him.”

From Los Angeles Times

But it is Smith's imprint that dominates on Songs of A Lost World - the band's 14th album.

From BBC

The Hallmark imprint also provided reassurance that the manipulations typical on most reality TV would be minimal.

From Los Angeles Times

Lankert, a fan since UFC 1 in 1993 and an appreciator of the UFC’s long imprint in Las Vegas, absolutely tore into Dana White, a figurehead he’d “loved for a long time” who he said now seems to have “outgrown” the promotion that made him.

From Slate

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