Definition of Indentation
Indentation
in·den·ta·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A low point or notch in the surface of an object or terrain;
e.g. The indentation in the ground caused me to trip as my foot fell in it.
(noun)
an angular cut (such as a notch) or something resembling such a cut in an edge;
e.g. The lace at the cuffs of the sleeve had a pattern of indentations.
(noun)
a usually deep recess (as along a coastline);
e.g. Florida is a peninsula state with indentations running along its border.
(noun)
a space at the beginning of a written line or paragraph;
e.g. There was an indentation to indicate a new paragraph in her essay.
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