typewriter font
Definition
Noun: A fixed-width or monospaced font in which each character occupies the same amount of horizontal space, similar to the output of a mechanical typewriter.
Usage
This term is used to describe a category of fonts, often in contexts discussing typography, document formatting, or retro/vintage aesthetics. It specifies that the font's design principle is equal character width.
Examples
- Noun:
- The code was displayed in a typewriter font to improve readability.
- For the assignment, please use a standard typewriter font like Courier.
- The old manuscript was printed in a faded typewriter font.
Advanced Usage
- "in a typewriter font": A common prepositional phrase used to describe how text is set.
- The telegram was rendered in a classic typewriter font.
Variants and Related Words
- Monospaced font (n): A more technical synonym for typewriter font.
- Fixed-width font (n): Another synonym emphasizing the uniform character spacing.
- Proportional font (n): The antonym; a font where character widths vary (e.g., Times New Roman).
Synonyms
- Monospace font
- Fixed-pitch font
- Non-proportional font
Antonyms
- Proportional font
- Variable-width font
Noun
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a typeface is which each character is given the same width (as by a typewriter)
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