impression
[ im-presh-uhn ]
/ ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /
noun
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Origin of impression
OTHER WORDS FROM impression
im·pres·sion·al, adjectiveim·pres·sion·al·ly, adverbim·pres·sion·less, adjectivepre·im·pres·sion, nounWords nearby impression
impresa, impresario, imprescriptible, impress, impressible, impression, impressionable, impressionism, impressionist, impressive, impressive aphasia
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British Dictionary definitions for impression
impression
/ (ɪmˈprɛʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of impression
impressional, adjectiveimpressionally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for impression
impression
[ ĭm-prĕsh′ən ]
n.
An effect, a feeling, or an image retained as a consequence of experience.
A mark or indentation made by the pressure of one organ on the surface of another.
An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.
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Idioms and Phrases with impression
impression
see make an impression under the impression.
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