Definition

A method of printing that uses flexible plates and quick-drying inks, often used for packaging materials like plastic and cardboard.

Example

The company uses flexography to print colorful designs on their packaging.

Conversation

Have you heard about flexography and how it works?

Yeah, I think it's a pretty interesting printing technique.

I saw a documentary about it, and it showed how they use fast-drying inks.

It's amazing how flexography can print on so many different materials!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flexography → It is formed from "flexus" (from Latin, meaning to bend) and "graphia" (from Greek, meaning writing or printing). The word describes a printing process that uses flexible relief plates to bend and transfer ink onto various surfaces.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bending' ('flexus') to apply 'writing' or 'printing' ('graphia') — that's how flexography works as a printing method.

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