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indention

[ in-den-shuhn ]
/ ɪnˈdɛn ʃən /
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noun
the indenting of a line or lines in writing or printing.
the blank space left by indenting.
the act of indenting; state of being indented.
Archaic. an indentation or notch.
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Origin of indention

First recorded in 1755–65; indent1 + -ion

Words nearby indention

indemnity, indemonstrable, indene, indent, indentation, indention, indenture, indentured, indentured servant, independence, Independence Day
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Words related to indention

arrangement, paragraph, section

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British Dictionary definitions for indention

indention
/ (ɪnˈdɛnʃən) /
noun
another word for indentation (def. 4)
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