impressional

im·pres·sion

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Definitions of impressional word

noun impressional a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc. 1
noun impressional the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation. 1
noun impressional the effect produced by an agency or influence. 1
noun impressional a notion, remembrance, belief, etc., often of a vague or indistinct nature: He had a general impression of lights, voices, and the clinking of silver. 1
noun impressional a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure. 1
noun impressional an image in the mind caused by something external to it. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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