Impression etymology

English

English word impression comes from Latin imprimo (I press. I print.)

Etymology of impression

Detailed word origin of impression

Dictionary entry Language Definition
imprimo Latin (lat) I press. I print.
impressio Latin (lat) Impression. Push, thrust, assault, onslaught. Squashing. Stamping.
impression Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro)
impression English (en) (advertising) An online advertising performance metric representing an instance where an ad. is shown once.. (engraving) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, etc.. (painting) The first coat of colour, such as the priming in house-painting etc.. A vague recalling of an event, a belief.. An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.. An outward [...]

Words with the same origin as impression

Descendants of imprimo

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