Synonyms for indentation
ˌɪn dɛnˈteɪ ʃənin·den·ta·tion

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1. indentation, indenturenoun

   a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

   Synonyms:
   pitting, indention, indent, indenture, roughness

2. pitting, roughness, indentationnoun

   the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

   Synonyms:
   harshness, pitting, indenture, roughness, indent, choppiness, rowdyism, indention, disorderliness, rowdiness, crudeness, rough water, raggedness

3. indentation, indention, indent, indenturenoun

   the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

   Synonyms:
   pitting, indention, indent, indenture, roughness

4. indentationnoun

   the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

   Synonyms:
   pitting, indention, indent, indenture, roughness

Matched Categories

1. • Change Of Shape
   • Concave Shape

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1. indentationnoun

   Synonyms:
   notch, jag, cut

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1. indentationnoun

   Synonyms:
   bruise, notch, depression, indenture, serrature, jag, engrailment, crenellation

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1. List of paraphrases for "indentation":

   indent, bleeding, notch, subdivision, bloodletting

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How to use indentation in a sentence?

1. Alison Jacobson:

   A great way to test if a surface is too soft is to press your hand down and then lift it up. If your hand leaves an indentation, it's too soft.

2. Sean Hixon:

   The base indentation isn't really necessary for the hat once it's on the statue. The hats are pretty massive. It's not like they're going to fall off without the base indentation.