1. A learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behaviour are established
   "The goslings exhibited imprinting behaviour towards the researcher"

1. Mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
   "To make a batik, you imprint a design with wax";
   - impress
    
2. Establish or impress firmly in the mind
   "We imprint our ideas onto our children";
   - form

Derived forms: imprintings

Type of: acquisition, act upon, change surface, influence, learning, work

Encyclopedia: Imprinting