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compositor

 

[ kษ™mหˆpษ’zษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

printing, design

A compositor is a person responsible for assembling text and images for printing. This role involves formatting and arranging type to create visually appealing layouts. Compositors traditionally worked with metal type but have since transitioned to digital formats.

Synonyms

graphic designer, layout artist, typesetter

Examples of usage

  • The compositor carefully arranged the text for the book cover.
  • In the past, a compositor would manually set each letter in place.
  • With the advent of digital tools, the work of a compositor has evolved significantly.
  • The compositorโ€™s eye for detail is crucial in the printing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "compositor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compositor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Komponist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komposer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะพะทะธั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompozytor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝœๆ›ฒๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compositeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compositor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท besteci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๊ณก๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู„ู ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skladatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skladateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœๆ›ฒๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompozitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnskรกldari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฟะพะทะธั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompozitor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compositor

Etymology

The word 'compositor' originates from the Latin word 'componere', meaning 'to put together'. It came into use during the early days of printing in the 15th century, referring to those who arranged the movable type in a press. As the printing process evolved, so did the role of the compositor. In the 16th century, the rise of the printing industry led to the professionalization of this role, making it an essential part of book production. With advancements in technology, the term has expanded to include those who compose layouts using digital tools, reflecting the changes in graphic design and publishing over the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,910, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.