typography

noun

ty·​pog·​ra·​phy tī-ˈpä-grə-fē How to pronounce typography (audio)
1
: letterpress printing
2
: the style, arrangement, or appearance of typeset matter

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Instead, opt for a lightweight system that includes core elements such as typography, color and basic components. Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Enhanced Typography This may sound initially underwhelming, but Material 3 Expressive is overhauling Android's typography by introducing new type styles to make the OS more legible and attractive. Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025 The company has compiled a set of design guidelines, which includes using more springy animations, shapes, contrast and larger typography. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2025 Fonts and typography are more emphasized, and Android 16 has more dynamic color themes, giving you more control over the operating system's look, even in supported apps. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for typography

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin typographia, from Greek typos impression, cast + -graphia -graphy — more at type entry 1

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of typography was in 1610

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“Typography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typography. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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