Typeface: meaning, definitions and examples

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typeface

 

[ หˆtaษชpfeษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

graphic design

The particular design of a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used in printing or on a screen.

Synonyms

font, lettering, script

Examples of usage

  • This typeface is very modern and sleek.
  • I love the typeface they used for the logo.
Context #2 | Noun

typography

A particular design of type, including not only the shape of the characters but also the spacing between them.

Synonyms

font, print, style

Examples of usage

  • The typeface of this book makes it very easy to read.
  • Choosing the right typeface is crucial for a good design.
Context #3 | Noun

publishing

A set of one or more fonts, each composed of glyphs that share common design features.

Synonyms

character set, font family, glyph set

Examples of usage

  • The magazine uses a unique typeface for its headlines.
  • The typeface choice can greatly impact the readability of the text.

Translations

Translations of the word "typeface" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tipo de letra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‡เคชเคซเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schriftbild

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jenis huruf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะฝั–ั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณj pisma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ธไฝ“ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท police de caractรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tipografรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazฤฑ tipi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุน ุงู„ุฎุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ—ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipografija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸrift

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tipografรญa

Etymology

The term 'typeface' originated in the early 19th century, derived from 'type' and 'face', referring to the design of textual characters. Typefaces have evolved over the centuries with the development of printing and digital technologies, playing a crucial role in visual communication and graphic design.

See also: prototype, subtype, type, types, typesetting, typewriter, typical, typify, typing, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,460, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.