typographical
/,taipə'græfik/ Cách viết khác : (typographical) /,taipə'græfikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to typography: Pertaining to the art, process, or style of printing with type, or the arrangement and appearance of printed matter.
- Relating to a typographical error: Describing a mistake made in the printed or typed material, such as a misspelling, wrong font, or incorrect character.
Usage
- The term "typographical" is used to describe anything connected to the craft, technique, or appearance of typesetting and printing.
- It is commonly used in formal, academic, and publishing contexts to discuss the visual and technical aspects of text.
- The phrase "a typographical error" (often shortened to "typo") is a very common fixed expression.
Examples
- The book's typographical design, with its elegant fonts and generous spacing, made it a pleasure to read.
- The editor found several typographical errors in the manuscript, including a missing period and a misspelled name.
- She specializes in the typographical history of early 20th-century newspapers.
- Please review your document for any typographical mistakes before submitting it.
Advanced Usage
- "Typographical convention": A standard or customary practice in typesetting or printing.
- Using italics for book titles is a common typographical convention.
- "Typographical layout": The arrangement of text and graphics on a page.
- The magazine's typographical layout is both modern and highly readable.
Variants and Related Words
- Typography (n): The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing.
- She studied typography in design school.
- Typographic (adj): An alternative, often interchangeable form of "typographical."
- The typographic quality of the poster was outstanding.
- Typographer (n): A person who designs or works with typography.
- The typographer chose a classic serif font for the project.
Synonyms
- Printing-related: Pertaining to the process of printing.
- Typesetting: Relating to the composition of text for printing.
Related Phrases
- Typographical error (typo): A mistake in printed or typed text.
- I apologize for the typographical error in the previous email; the date should be the 15th, not the 5th.
Adjective
- relating to or occurring or used in typography
- the typographic art
- a typographical error