Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ink-blot

Noun
/ˈɪŋk blɒt/
Definition
A mark made by an ink droplet, often used in tests to analyze personality or thought processes.
Examples
  • The psychologist showed me a series of ink-blots to interpret my thoughts.
  • Many artists use ink-blots as a starting point for their creative pieces.
Meaning
An ink-blot is typically a splotch of ink that appears on paper, often used in psychological testing, particularly the Rorschach test.
Synonyms
  • stain
  • spot
  • mark