Definition

A printing technique that uses engraved plates or cylinders to create images or text, often used for high-quality reproductions.

Example

The magazine featured stunning images produced using the gravure printing process.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a gravure print before?

Yeah, I saw one at the art gallery last week; it was stunning!

I love how detailed gravure prints can be.

Definitely, they capture so much texture and depth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gravure → It originates from the French word *gravure*, meaning engraving or etching, which comes from the Latin *gravis* (meaning heavy) and *gravius* (meaning to engrave). The term refers to a printing process that involves engraving images onto a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for engraving, 'gravure', which connects to the idea of creating a 'heavy' or deep impression on a surface.

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