Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "impression" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

after-impression afterimpression artist's impression first impression impressionability impressionable impressional impressioner impressionism impressionist impressionistic impressionless impressive make an impression maternal impression misimpression present sense impression reimpression sulfur impression sulphur impression trial impression under the impression unimpression

Derived From

impress

Context

advertising dentistry engraving painting philosophy printing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

appearance characterization concave shape concavity enactment idea image imprint incurvation incurvature mental image personation portrayal press pressing pressure publication symbol thought visual aspect

Type Of (IsA)

appearance idea imprint portrayal press publication

Related Terms

impress impressive

Related Terms

appearance belief depression effect encounters event first first encounters imitation impersonation impressionability impressionable impressional impressionism impressionist impressive indentation mannerism outward print recalling under impression vague

Synonym Network

depression mental picture stamp

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