Definition

A style of writing in which certain parts of the text are highlighted or decorated, often in red, especially in old manuscripts.

Example

The ancient manuscript featured beautiful rubrication that made the important sections stand out.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a manuscript with rubrication?

No, I haven't. What is that exactly?

It's a style of calligraphy where some text is colored in red.

That sounds really interesting! I'd love to see an example.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rubrication → It is formed from "rubrica" (from Latin, meaning red ochre or red chalk) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "rubrication" refers to the process of marking or coloring in red, often used in manuscripts to highlight important text.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rubrica' meaning red, and remember that 'rubrication' is the process of marking something in red.

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