Word of the Day-"Impression"

im·pres·sion

Pronunciation:  im-presh-uhn

Form:  noun

Definition:  1.  a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.

2.  the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation.

3.  the effect produced by an agency or influence.

4.  a notion, remembrance, belief, etc., often of a vague or indistinct nature.

5.  a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.

6.  an image in the mind caused by something external to it.

7.  the act of impressing; state of being impressed.

8.  Dentistry . a mold taken, in plastic materials or plaster of Paris, of teeth and the surrounding tissues.

9.  an imitation of the voice, mannerisms, and other traits of a person, especially a famous person, as by an entertainer.

COLLAPSE

Origin:  1325–75; Middle English impressio ( u ) n < Latin impressiōn- (stem of impressiō ), equivalent to impress ( us ) ( see impress¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:

im·pres·sion·al, adjective

im·pres·sion·al·ly, adverb

im·pres·sion·less, adjective

pre·im·pres·sion, noun

Synonyms:   impact, imprint

Used in a sentence:  "To Hula's dismay, the very itchy tick bite on her lower right hip gave everyone the impression that instead of scratching the bite, she was scratching her arse."  Frequently and furiously.