typography
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/taɪˈpɑːɡrəfi/
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/taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/
art of arranging type
Etymology
Etymology Information
'typography' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'typos' meaning 'impression' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'.
Historical Evolution
'typography' changed from the Greek word 'typographia' and eventually became the modern English word 'typography'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of printing with type', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the art and technique of arranging type'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the art or process of setting and arranging types and printing from them.
The typography of the book was elegant and easy to read.
Synonyms
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