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typography definition

ty·pog·ra·phy (tī päg′rə fē)

noun

  1. the art or process of printing from type
  2. the art or process of setting and arranging type for printing
  3. the arrangement, style, or general appearance of printed matter

Etymology: Fr typographie < ML typographia: see typo- & -graphy

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typography Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The majority of our posters include display typography below, or occasionally above, the image.

Adjective modifier

  • experimental: I enjoyed designing the banner to reflect his use of tactile use of sensual materials and experimental typography.

Preposition: on

  • web: Nathan Smith Thu 28th Jul 2005 at 10:11 pm What are people's thoughts on sIFR for typography on the web?

Modifies a noun

  • design: Fonts are important in the world of typography design and graphics design world.

Preposition: of

  • book: The typography of the book is quite largely composed by chance.

Noun used with modifier

  • pm: Dan Mall Tue 26th Jul 2005 at 2:58 pm Typography is not a dying art form.
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