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Definition of typography

typography

/taɪˈpɑːɡrəfi/
ty · pog · ra · phy
Adverb:typographically
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Plural:typographies
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Adjective:typographical
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typography Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and visually appealing when displayed.

Example

"The graphic designer studied classical typography to create an elegant layout for the museum catalog."

2

The visual style, arrangement, or appearance of printed or digital text.

Example

"Clean, modern typography makes the company's new website much easier to read on mobile devices."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'typography' (the art and design of printed text) with 'topography' (the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area).

• Rhymes for typography

• Nearby Words

typographic
typographical
typographically
typography
tyrannical
tyrannically
tyrannize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French typographie or Modern Latin typographia, formed from Ancient Greek typos ('impression' or 'cast') and -graphia ('writing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typography
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