SKIP TO CONTENT

typographic

Something typographic has to do with printed matter or the technique of creating printed materials. A typographic error is a mistake made during printing.

If the fliers for your play have a typographic mistake, you can either correct it with a pen or have them all printed again. The adjective typographic is good for describing the craft of laying out and designing type, also known as typography. Typographic comes from two Greek roots, typos, "a mark or impression," and graphia, "writing."

Definitions of typographic
  1. adjective
    relating to or occurring or used in typography
    “the typographic art”
    synonyms: typographical
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘typographic'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family