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indention Synonyms

Another word for indention

Choosing another word for indention depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The setting in of a line or block of text farther from the margin than the main body of text, or the blank space left by doing so.

Usage Example

"The publisher's style guide requires a half-inch indentation at the start of every new paragraph."

Strongest
indentation
indent

• noun (Context 2)

A recess, notch, or hollow depression on a surface or along an edge; an indentation.

Usage Example

"The heavy legs of the piano left a deep indentation in the living room carpet."

Strongest
indentation
dent
Strong
notch
depression
hollow
recess
impression
dimple

Opposites of indention

The opposite of indention shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

outdent
protrusion
bulge
projection
bump
See all opposites of indention

• Nearby Words

indemnity
indent
indentation
indention
indenture
indentured
independence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Indention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/indention
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