monospaced font
Definition
Noun: A monospaced font is a typeface design in which every character occupies the same amount of horizontal space. This means letters like "i" and "w" have identical widths, creating a uniform, grid-like appearance reminiscent of classic typewriter text.
Usage
A monospaced font is primarily used in technical and coding environments where precise character alignment is crucial. It is also employed for stylistic effect in design or to evoke a retro, typewritten aesthetic.
Examples
- In programming:
- In design:
- General use:
Advanced Usage
- "to render in a monospaced font": To display text using this specific typeface style.
- The terminal application renders all output in a monospaced font.
Variants and Related Words
- Fixed-width font (n): A direct synonym for monospaced font.
- Non-proportional font (n): Another technical term describing the same characteristic.
- Typewriter font (n): A common stylistic name for monospaced fonts that imitate old typewriter output.
Synonyms
- Fixed-pitch font
- Constant-width font
Antonyms
- Proportional font: A typeface in which character widths vary (e.g., "i" is narrower than "m"), which is standard for most body text in books and websites.
Related Phrases
- Monospace formatting: The application of a monospaced font to a block of text.
- Use monospace formatting for the command-line instructions in the manual.
Noun
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a typeface is which each character is given the same width (as by a typewriter)
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