typographic

adjective

ty·​po·​graph·​ic ˌtī-pə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce typographic (audio)
variants or typographical
ˌtī-pə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce typographic (audio)
: of, relating to, or occurring or used in typography or typeset matter
a typographic character
a typographical error
typographically
ˌtī-pə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce typographic (audio)
adverb

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The museum’s new identity signals not just a typographic update but a transformation in tone, purpose and reach. — Sheri Lambert, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2025 Good old Times New Roman, and similar typographic designs, can feel a bit more dignified. — John Semley, Wired News, 5 June 2026 Analogously to that, computers open up a ton of possibilities for representations that are not typographic and will enable new questions to be asked. — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 Feature articles not only tell stories but also often include photographs, drawings, and special typographic effects. — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for typographic

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of typographic was in 1593

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