🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Typografie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Typografie

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Typography/taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Gute Typografie verbessert die Lesbarkeit eines Textes."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The style and appearance of printed matter; the art or procedure of arranging type or processing data and printing from it.

    "The designer chose a clean, modern typography for the company's rebranding campaign."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'typography' originates from the Greek words 'typos' meaning 'form' or 'impression' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing'. It evolved in the 15th century with the advent of the printing press, signifying the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing.

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