stylographic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to a stylograph: "stylographic" describes something pertaining to a stylograph, which is a type of pen with a tubular nib that delivers ink through a fine point, often used for writing or drawing.
Usage Examples
- (A pen with a tubular nib.)
- (Pens of the stylograph type.)
Advanced Usage
"stylographic ink": ink specifically designed for use in stylographic pens.
- The stylographic ink dried quickly and did not smudge. (Ink formulated for tubular-nib pens.)
"stylographic nib": the tubular nib of a stylograph.
- He replaced the stylographic nib to improve the line width. (The tubular writing tip.)
Variants and Related Words
Stylograph (n): a pen with a tubular nib, often used for technical drawing or calligraphy.
- The engineer used a stylograph for precise drafting. (A pen with a fine, tubular point.)
Stylographic (adj): as defined above.
Synonyms
- Pen-like: resembling a pen in form or function.
- Tubular-nibbed: having a nib shaped like a tube.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with "stylographic" alone; the term is technical and specific to writing instruments.