indentation

/ˌɪndˌɛntˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
2. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
3. the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
4. the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

Synonyms for indentation

• indenture
• pitting
• roughness
• indention
• indent

Words that rhyme with indentation

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