Imprinting

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/

Imprinting (noun)

  1. A strong and lasting influence or memory formed during a specific time.
  2. The act of creating a permanent mark or pattern on a surface.

Examples

  • Imprinting occurs when young animals learn from their parents.
  • Imprinting is used to mark items for identification.

Common collocations: critical period, behavioral patterns, permanent mark, identifying feature

Synonyms of Imprinting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Imprinting

  • — the act of removing or eliminating a mark or impression.