Definition

Related to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text.

Example

The book's cover had a beautiful typographic design that caught everyone's attention.

Conversation

Did you see that new font they used in the poster?

Yeah, I thought it had a really cool typographic style.

I agree! It really stands out compared to the usual ones.

For sure, it adds a nice touch to the overall design.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Typographic → It is formed from "typo-" (from Greek "typos", meaning impression or mark) and "graphic" (from Greek "graphikos", meaning relating to writing or drawing). The word "typographic" refers to the art or process of printing with movable type, emphasizing the visual representation of text.

Memory Tip

Think of 'typos' as impressions or marks made in print, and 'graphic' relating to writing — this helps you remember that 'typographic' is about the visual aspects of printed text.

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