TYPOGRAPHY


Meaning of TYPOGRAPHY in English

tīˈpägrəfē sometimes tə̇p- noun

( -es )

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

1. : letterpress

in typography the ink is deposited only on the raised parts of the plate — Andries Voet

2. : the art of letterpress printing especially with regard to design or execution

books of fine format and typography — American Guide Series: Oregon

3.

a. : the style, arrangement, or appearance of matter printed by letterpress

this advertisement has good typography , is easily seen and read — W.M.Krieger

the typography seems curiously fitted to the personality of the poems — Commonweal

b. : matter and especially lettering that resembles letterpress but is produced by some other means

photocomposed typography

an offset printing job with excellent typography

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.