Indite

Pronunciation

• US: IPA: /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/

Alternative forms

• endite
• indict

Origin

From Old French and Anglo-Norman enditer, from Latin - + dictare("to declare").

Full definition of indite

Verb

1. (transitive) To physically make letters and words on a writing surface; to inscribe
2. (transitive) To write, especially a literary or artistic work; to compose
• 1844, Edgar Allan Poe, It is certain that the mere act of inditing tends, in a great degree, to the logicalisation of thought. Whenever, on account of its vagueness, I am dissatisfied with a conception of the brain, I resort forthwith to the pen, for the purpose of obtaining, through its aid, the necessary form, consequence, and precision.
3. To dictate; to prompt.
• Bible, Psalms xlv. 1My heart is inditing a good matter.
• SouthCould a common grief have indited such expressions?
4. (obsolete) To invite or ask.
• ShakespeareShe will indite him to supper.
5. (obsolete) To indict; to accuse; to censure.

Anagrams

• inited

Noun

1. (mineralogy) An extremely rare indium-iron sulfide mineral.----