/prɪnt/noun
To produce text or images on a surface using a machine or process.
Did you know?The word 'print' derives from Latin roots that imply a sense of 'impression', hinting at its historical ties to ritualistic markings and identity.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
premere
“To press or push down, invoking a sense of forceful creation.”
Old French
Old French
preinte
“A mark or impression made by pressing.”
Middle English
Middle English
prenten
“To impress or press, often in the context of making a lasting mark.”
Modern English
English
“To reproduce text or images on a surface, echoing its ancient roots of leaving an imprint.”