intaglio
|in-tag-lio|
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/ɪnˈtælioʊ/
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/ɪnˈtæliəʊ/
engraved design
Etymology
'intaglio' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'intagliare,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'tagliare' meant 'to cut.'
'intagliare' transformed into the English word 'intaglio' and has been used in this form since the 17th century.
Initially, it meant 'to cut into a surface,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'engraved design or printing process.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a design incised or engraved into a material.
The artist created an intaglio on the metal plate.
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Noun 2
a printing process where the image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink.
Intaglio printing is often used for banknotes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35