typography

noun
UK: /taɪˈpɒɡ.rə.fi/
US: /taɪˈpɑː.ɡrə.fi/

  1. The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

    1. Good typography makes text easy to read.
    2. The website's poor typography made it difficult to understand the content presented.

  2. The style and appearance of printed matter.

    1. The typography of the book is very elegant.
    2. Modern typography often utilizes digital fonts to create unique visual styles.

Synonyms

typesetting lettering print

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "typography" in English means: The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed., The style and appearance of printed matter..

The phonetic transcription of "typography" is /taɪˈpɒɡ.rə.fi/ in British English and /taɪˈpɑː.ɡrə.fi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "typography": typesetting, lettering, print.

Example usage of "typography": "Good typography makes text easy to read.". More examples on the page.