fingerprint
word
/ˈfɪŋɡɝˌpɹɪnt/
FING-gur-print
/fˈɪŋɡəpɹˌɪnt/
FING-guh-print
Definition
A fingerprint is the pattern of ridges on the tip of a finger, unique to each person and often used for identification.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a technical or law enforcement term, but also used in technology (like phone security). Collocations: 'leave a fingerprint', 'take a fingerprint', 'unique fingerprint'. Metaphorically, can mean a unique mark left by something or someone.
Spanish: huella dactilarPortuguese (BR): impressão digitalPortuguese (PT): impressão digitalChinese (Simplified): 指纹Chinese (Traditional): 指紋Hindi: अंगुली का निशानArabic: بصمة الإصبعBengali: আঙ্গুলের ছাপRussian: отпечаток пальцаJapanese: 指紋Vietnamese: dấu vân tayKorean: 지문Turkish: parmak iziUrdu: انگلیوں کا نشانIndonesian: sidik jari
Example Sentences
The police took his fingerprint at the station.
basic
Every person has a unique fingerprint.
basic
Please scan your fingerprint to unlock the phone.
basic
There was a clear fingerprint on the glass.
natural
His fingerprint unlocked the door automatically.
natural
The artist’s style left a fingerprint on every painting.
natural