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monotype Definition

mono·type (män′ō tīp′, män′ə-)

noun

  1. Biol. the only type of its group, as a single species constituting a genus, a single genus constituting a family, etc.
  2. Art
    1. a unique print from a metal or glass plate on which a picture has been made, as with paint or ink
    2. the method of making such prints
  3. Printing type produced by Monotype

Etymology: mono- + -type

either of a pair of machines for casting and setting up type in separate characters on individual bodies: one, a casting machine, is controlled by a paper tape perforated on the other, a keyboard machine

monotype Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: She makes monotypes, and monoprints from collographs, constructed with rich textures, and found objects.

Modifies a noun

  • plate: You may then layer colors on the monotype plate with the brayer to create deep richness.
  • font: Output using a monotype font or that which has been typed should still be double-spaced.
  • machine: The first monotype machine was installed in the 1920's printing Council minutes and reports and other similar material.
  • website: More information on the Monotype website and the Ikivo website.