non-bleed
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🇺🇸
/nɑn-blid/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-bliːd/
printing with margins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bleed' originates from English, combining 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'bleed' referring to the printing term where ink extends to the edge of the paper.
Historical Evolution
'non-bleed' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to the existing term 'bleed' in printing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bleed' referred to ink extending beyond the edge, and 'non-bleed' was coined to describe the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of printing where the ink does not extend to the edge of the paper.
The brochure was printed in a non-bleed format to save on costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42