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typography

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //təˈpɑɡɹəfi// UK //taɪpˈɒɡɹəfi// ty·pog·ra·phy

n. the art and technique of arranging letters and text to make them look clear and attractive. It involves choosing things like font styles, sizes, and the space between letters.

n. the style, arrangement, and appearance of printed matter. Refers to the craft of designing and setting type to ensure legibility and aesthetic appeal in visual communication.


SIMPLE

The typography on the book cover is very modern.

CONTEXTUAL

Good typography is essential for a website because it helps users read the content without straining their eyes.

COMPLEX

While the illustrations were striking, the poor choice of typography made the technical manual nearly impossible to navigate, as the cramped lettering obscured the hierarchical structure of the text.

Synonyms
Origin

From French typographie from Medieval Latin typographia from Ancient Greek τυπογράφος (tupográphos, “certified copy”) + -ίᾱ (-íā). By surface analysis, type + -o- + -graphy.

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