inkblot

/ɪŋkˈblɑt/

Definitions

1. noun

A drop of liquid, especially ink, that has been spilled onto a surface and has spread and dried, forming a distinctive shape or pattern.

“The psychiatrist used Rorschach tests with inkblots to assess the patient’s personality.”

2. verb

To mark or stain something with ink, often accidentally.

“The child accidentally inkblotted the tablecloth with her crayon.”

Synonyms

  • blot
  • splotch

Antonyms

  • mark
  • stain