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glyph (glif)

noun

  1. a pictograph or other symbolic character or sign, esp. when cut into a surface or carved in relief
  2. Archit. a vertical channel or groove

Etymology: Gr glyphē, a carving < glyphein, to carve, cut < IE base *gleubh- > cleave

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glyph Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • indicate: It can be added to the other code values to indicate an invisible glyph.

Preposition: at

  • glyphindex: Parameters: glyphIndex - the index into this GlyphVector Returns: an AffineTransform that is the transform of the glyph at the specified glyphIndex.

Adjective modifier

  • Mayan: The Mayan Glyphs are stunning... a true work of art.

Modifies a noun

  • index: The mask font defaults to the source font, and the mask glyph index defaults to the source glyph index.

Noun used with modifier

  • font: OPTIONS - p n Sets the font glyph padding.

Preposition: in

  • font: Most users are familiar with the idea of using point size to specify the size of glyphs in a font.

Preposition: for

  • character: It is followed by filler glyphs for the remaining characters.
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