indented

This term describes a physical or visual offset from a standard boundary. In typography and word processing, it refers specifically to the whitespace at the beginning of a line, serving as a visual cue to signal the start of a new paragraph or a nested list. This usage is technical and prescriptive, often associated with formal writing standards.

In architectural or biological contexts, the word describes a recessed or notched shape. When describing a surface, it implies a concave dip or a "cut-out" effect, whereas in botany, it refers to the irregular, tooth-like edges of a leaf. It is distinct from "curved" or "rounded," as it suggests a sharper, more intentional break in a straight line.