autotypography
|au-to-ty-po-gra-phy|
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/ˌɔːtoʊtaɪˈpɑːɡrəfi/
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/ˌɔːtəʊtaɪˈpɒɡrəfi/
automatic / algorithmic typography
Etymology
'autotypography' originates from Modern English, formed by combining the prefix 'auto-' (from Greek 'autos' meaning 'self') with 'typography' (from Greek 'typos' meaning 'impression, mark' + 'graphein' meaning 'to write').
'autotypography' is a modern coinage from late 20th to early 21st century technical language, derived by blending 'autotype'/'auto-' with 'typography' and influenced by terms such as 'automated typesetting' and 'algorithmic typography'.
Initially related broadly to automated or mechanical typesetting/phototypesetting, the term has come to emphasize algorithm-driven or software-based generation of typographic design and layout.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process, technique, or system of generating typographic layouts, type settings, or type designs automatically using software, algorithms, or computational methods.
The new design pipeline relies on autotypography to create responsive, data-driven layouts.
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Noun 2
typographic output or a typeface/layout produced by such automated or algorithmic processes.
Some designers argue that autotypography can produce efficient layouts but may lack the subtlety of hand-tuned typography.
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Last updated: 2025/11/29 07:12