Word
typographical
Phoneticsty·po·graph·i·cal, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌtaɪpəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/
UK/tˌaɪpəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the way text is printed or written. You use this to describe small mistakes in the layout or appearance of a document.
adj. relating to the art or process of printing or typesetting. Often used to describe minor errors in the physical appearance of text rather than the content itself.
Examples
“The error was a simple typographical mistake.”
“The author noticed a typographical error in the final chapter and asked the publisher to correct it.”
“While the manuscript's arguments were sound, the final proofreading stage revealed several typographical inconsistencies that required immediate correction before the book's release.”
Examples
simple
“The error was a simple typographical mistake.”
contextual
“The author noticed a typographical error in the final chapter and asked the publisher to correct it.”
complex
“While the manuscript's arguments were sound, the final proofreading stage revealed several typographical inconsistencies that required immediate correction before the book's release.”
Real-World Examples
“They suggest that the original 1841 date mentioned in the Nature paper was a typographical error and that the event occurred but the year was wrong.” “Highlights include the hidden logic behind typographical symbols, the literal meanings of body parts and sarcastic punctuation.” Etymology
From New Latin typographicus + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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 C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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