noun
Meaning 1
A device or software program or routine that indents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- an XML indenter
- a diamond indenter
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
indenter
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rhymes with -ɛntə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A tool or device used to make a physical impression or indentation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English indent Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English indenter From indent + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: indentatore — Translations