English
indentation
Etymology

From indent + -ation.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/
Noun

indentation

  1. The act of indenting or state of being indented.
  2. A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything.
    the indentations of a leaf
    indentations of the coast
  3. A recess or sharp depression in any surface.
  4. (typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.
  5. A measure of the distance from the flush line.
    an indentation of one em
  6. (law) A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash.
    Synonyms: indent
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