Typeface: meaning, definitions and examples
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typeface
[ หtaษชpfeษชs ]
graphic design
The particular design of a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used in printing or on a screen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This typeface is very modern and sleek.
- I love the typeface they used for the logo.
typography
A particular design of type, including not only the shape of the characters but also the spacing between them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The typeface of this book makes it very easy to read.
- Choosing the right typeface is crucial for a good design.
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:
๐ต๐น tipo de letra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคชเคซเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Schriftbild
๐ฎ๐ฉ jenis huruf
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะฝััััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ krรณj pisma
๐ฏ๐ต ๆธไฝ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท police de caractรจres
๐ช๐ธ tipografรญa
๐น๐ท yazฤฑ tipi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุน ุงูุฎุท
๐จ๐ฟ pรญsmo
๐ธ๐ฐ pรญsmo
๐จ๐ณ ๅญไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ tipografija
๐ฎ๐ธ letur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแ แแคแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลrift
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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