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typeface

noun

Simple meaning

The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

Pronunciation

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typfays

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtaɪpfeɪs

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. typography

    The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

  2. printing

    The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

Used this way, typeface is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in family or home contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Family/home

Nearby words

  • fount , used mainly in Regional English

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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average typefaceserif typefacebold typefacedifferent typefaceparticular typefacenew typefacetypeface designinternational typeface

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Synonyms

Sense: particular design of some type or font

fountRegional

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