inscape | Word of the Day

April 02, 2018 inscape [in-skeyp] noun 1. the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art. ways to say Ready For Some Regional Rap Slang? word facts Science Terms For Dummies WORD OF THE DAY inscape continued... QUOTES Spanish chestnuts: their inscape here bold, jutty, somewhat oaklike, attractive, the branching visible and the leaved peaks spotted so as to make crests of eyes. -- Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889), "Journal for 1868," The Collected Works of Gerard Manley Hopkins, 2015 ORIGIN It is likely that the English poet and Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-89) coined the noun inscape. The obsolete noun inshape (i.e., internal form or inward shape) was a probable model. Hopkins also coined sprung rhythm and instress (i.e., the force sustaining an inscape). Inscape entered English in 1868. OTHERS ARE READING 1 Foxy, Catty, Fishy: Animal Or Human Traits? If someone calls you squirrelly, it's not a compliment. 2 Puppy Love & Other Animal-inspired Phrases Fun animal characteristics we use to describe people. 3 Fancy Words For Everyday Activities Classy ways to say tears, laughing, and more. 4 Ready For Some Regional Rap Slang? Learn five notable words from each region. 5 Ready For Some Craic? It's The Quiz! If you're feeling bunglesome, take this quiz. © 2018 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy