indented Meaning & Definition
What Does Indented Mean?
As an adjective, indented means Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; dented on the surface; jagged; notched; stamped in. It can also mean Having an irregular, uneven border; sinuous; undulating. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of indent. As a verb, it means To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth.
Indented: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈdɛntɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fancy, concave and embattled |
| Antonyms | outdent and unindent |
| Comparative / superlative | more indented, most indented |
Indented Definition (Adjective)
- Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; dented on the surface; jagged; notched; stamped in.
- Having an irregular, uneven border; sinuous; undulating.
a heavily indented coastline
- Notched like the part of a saw consisting of the teeth; serrated. A chevron indented.
an indented border or ordinary
- Bound out by an indenture; apprenticed; indentured.
an indented servant
- Notched along the margin with a different colour, like the feathers of some birds.
Indented as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of indent
Verb
- To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth
to indent the edge of paper
- To be cut, notched, or dented.
- To dent; to stamp or to press in; to impress
indent a smooth surface with a hammer
- To cut the two halves of a document in duplicate, using a jagged or wavy line so that each party could demonstrate that their copy was part of the original whole.
- To enter into a binding agreement by means of such documents; to formally commit (to doing something); to contract.
- To engage (someone), originally by means of indented contracts.
to indent a young man to a shoemaker; to indent a servant
- To begin (a line or lines) at a greater or lesser distance from the margin. See indentation, and indention. Normal indent pushes in a line or paragraph. "hanging indent" pulls the line out into the margin.
to indent the first line of a paragraph one em
- To crook or turn; to wind in and out; to zigzag.
- To make an order upon; to draw upon, as for military stores.
Adjective
- Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; jagged; notched; stamped in; dented on the surface.
- Having an uneven, irregular border; sinuous; undulating.
a heavily indented coastline
- Notched like the part of a saw consisting of the teeth; serrated.
an indented border or ordinary
- Notched along the margin with a different color, like the feathers of some birds.
Synonyms of Indented
Indented synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Indented
Indented in a Sentence
a heavily indented coastline
an indented border or ordinary
an indented servant
to indent the edge of paper
indent a smooth surface with a hammer
to indent a young man to a shoemaker; to indent a servant
to indent the first line of a paragraph one em
Word Forms & Grammar
indented (comparative more indented, superlative most indented)
indented
Origin of Indented
From indent + -ed.
How Do You Say Indented?
You say indented as //ɪnˈdɛntɪd//. It has 1 syllable.
Indented: Your Questions Answered
Is indented an adjective or a verb?
Indented is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for indented?
You can replace indented with words such as fancy, concave and embattled. See the full list of indented synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of indented?
The comparative form is more indented and the superlative form is most indented.