Ink Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English enke, inke, from Old French enque, via late Latin from Greek enkauston, denoting the purple ink used by Roman emperors for signatures, from enkaiein ‘burn in’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a coloured fluid or paste used for writing, drawing, printing, or duplicating

Short Definition:

fluid used for writing, printing, etc.

Examples:

• the names are written in ink
• a picture executed in coloured inks

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

mark (words or a design) with ink

Short Definition:

mark words etc. with ink

Examples:

• the cork has the name of the château inked on to the side

Definition:

sign (a contract)

Short Definition:

sign contract

Examples:

• she's just inked a deal to host her own talk show