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inkblot

/ˈɪŋk.blɑːt/
ink · blot
Plural:inkblots
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• noun

1

Any of a set of symmetrical ink patterns used in projective psychological testing (such as the Rorschach test) to examine a subject's personality and thought processes.

Example

"During the evaluation, the psychologist asked the patient to describe what shapes she perceived in each inkblot."

2

A stain, spot, or irregular mark made by spilled or dripped ink.

Example

"A small inkblot on the edge of the parchment showed where the scribe had paused his quill."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inkblot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inkblot
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