typography
- 01 C1 Advanced
the skill or work of arranging letters and words on a page or screen to make them look good.
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
Simple“Good typography makes a long article much easier to read on a phone.”
In context“The designer's mastery of typography ensured that the brand's identity remained consistent across both high-resolution print and mobile interfaces.”
UsageUncountable in this sense; refers to the craft or professional field.
Synonymstypesettinglettering - 02 C1 Advanced
the specific look and style of the printed text in a book or document.
the general character, appearance, or style of printed or typeset matter.
Simple“I really like the typography used in this old magazine.”
In context“The book's elegant typography, featuring wide margins and a classic serif font, reflects the formal nature of the historical subject matter.”
Synonymslayoutprint style
From French typographie from Medieval Latin typographia from Ancient Greek τυπογράφος (tupográphos, “certified copy”) + -ίᾱ (-íā). By surface analysis, type + -o- + -graphy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.