In Japanese
lithograph
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Definition
n. a print made using a special process where an image is drawn on a flat stone or metal plate with oil or wax. You use this method to create many copies of a piece of art.
n. a print produced by a process in which the image is rendered on a flat surface, such as stone or a metal plate, using a greasy substance that attracts ink while the non-image areas are kept wet to repel it.
Examples
“He bought a beautiful lithograph of the city skyline.”
“The gallery specializes in 19th-century lithographs, showcasing how early printers used stone plates to mass-produce detailed illustrations.”
“While the original painting remains in a private collection, the artist authorized a limited run of signed lithographs to make the work accessible to a broader audience of collectors.”
Examples
simple
“He bought a beautiful lithograph of the city skyline.”
contextual
“The gallery specializes in 19th-century lithographs, showcasing how early printers used stone plates to mass-produce detailed illustrations.”
complex
“While the original painting remains in a private collection, the artist authorized a limited run of signed lithographs to make the work accessible to a broader audience of collectors.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lithograph” in context.
Verb
01. commission lithograph
“The museum decided to commission a lithograph to commemorate the anniversary.”
verb + noun
02. lithograph depicts
“The lithograph depicts a bustling street scene in Victorian London.”
noun + verb
03. lithograph survives
“Only one known copy of the original lithograph survives today.”
noun + verb
04. produce lithograph
“The studio began to produce lithographs using traditional limestone blocks.”
verb + noun
05. reproduce as lithograph
“The original oil painting was later reproduced as a lithograph for mass distribution.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. colored lithograph
“This hand-colored lithograph depicts a 19th-century botanical garden.”
adj + noun
07. limited-edition lithograph
“Collectors are bidding high for this limited-edition lithograph.”
adj + noun
08. original lithograph
“The gallery is selling an original lithograph signed by the artist.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. collection of lithographs
“The library holds a vast collection of lithographs from the 1850s.”
noun + prep + noun
10. series of lithographs
“He published a famous series of lithographs documenting the war.”
noun + prep + noun
11. printed by lithograph
“The posters were printed by lithograph to ensure vibrant color saturation.”
12. signed and numbered lithograph
“Investors prefer a signed and numbered lithograph for its resale value.”
Usage
Refers both to the printing process itself and to the individual physical print created by that process.
Real-World Examples
“Though a form of reproduction, the lithograph retains all the life and spontaneity of the artist’s original design.” “Elizabeth Gould went on to produce 600 imperial folio-sized lithographed plates for some of Gould's major ornithological works.” Etymology
Back-formation from lithography, litho- (“stone”) + -graph (“that writes”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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