inscape

American  

[in-skeyp] / ˈɪnˌskeɪp /

noun

1. the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.

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inscape British  

/ ˈɪnskeɪp /

noun

1. the essential inner nature of a person, an object, etc

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Etymology

Origin of inscape

First recorded in 1865–70; in- ¹ ( def. ) + -scape ( def. ); coined by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Example Sentences

Although the vacant building was transformed into artists’ studios in 2010 — re-christened as Inscape — its history hasn’t been forgotten.

From Seattle Times

Gosti, who has spent several months as an artist-in-residence at Inscape, aims to bring some of the former INS building’s ghosts to life in a new dance — to be performed in that building June 16-18 — called “where is home : third shore.”

From Seattle Times

The group, called Friends of Inscape, began its effort in 2021 after hearing that the building’s owners were looking to sell and had marketed it as a redevelopment opportunity.

From Seattle Times

Eventually, Friends of Inscape will raise money for the purchase; for now, it is focused on garnering support and identifying the needs of its surrounding community.

From Seattle Times

To do that, Friends of Inscape is forming a community advisory group, which it hopes to formalize in January.

From Seattle Times