# typographical

/ˌtaɪpəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/ (US) · /tˌaɪpəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/typographical
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

relating to the way text is printed or written. You use this to describe small mistakes in the layout or appearance of a document.

For teachers: 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.

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