typography (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: taɪˈpɒɡrəfi
Definition
The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
Examples
The magazine is famous for its bold and innovative typography.
She studied typography for years to understand how letter spacing affects the reader.
Poor typography can make even the most interesting article difficult to finish.
How to Use typography
- typography of (prepositional phrase)
- describing the specific style used in a document — "The typography of the book was inspired by 1920s posters."
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