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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Colors, typography and the tone of language used within the interface all play a role in the overall emotional impact. Tina Gada, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Design systems contain premade, reusable design elements such as colorways, components, icons and assets, spacing and grid settings, and typography. PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Create Stress-Free Interactions And Promote Relaxation Design teams can enhance consumer well-being using calming colors, simple layouts and soothing typography. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Delisle says the bold typography and dynamic color palette symbolize the sport’s speed, sharp angles, and fluid movement. Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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