Colophon: meaning, definitions and examples

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colophon

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™fษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

printing, publishing

A colophon is a brief statement at the end of a book, typically with the printer's details and other relevant information. It provides insights into the production process, including the typeface used and the paper quality. Historically, colophons were often used to denote the author's name and the date of publication.

Synonyms

printer's mark, publishing note

Examples of usage

  • The colophon at the end of the book detailed its printing techniques.
  • Publishers often include a colophon to credit the designer.
  • You can find the colophon on the last page of the publication.
  • The colophon revealed that the book was printed in limited edition.

Translations

Translations of the word "colophon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colofรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคซเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolophon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colophon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colofรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋กœํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู„ูˆููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolofรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆ็ฑ่ฏดๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolofon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colofรณn

Etymology

The term 'colophon' comes from the Greek word 'kolophon', which means 'summit' or 'finishing touch'. In ancient times, it referred to inscriptions at the end of manuscripts that identified the scribe and the place of writing. As the printing industry evolved, the usage of colophon expanded to include information about the book's production, helping to establish credibility and authenticity for printed works. By the 16th century, colophons became a standard feature in the publishing process, serving both decorative and informative purposes. Today, colophons are less common in mainstream books but are still cherished in limited editions and art books as a mark of craftsmanship and a nod to the history of bookmaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,930, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.