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typographical

typographical

5 6.0
About the look and arrangement of printed letters and text
  • adjective
  • /ˌtaɪpəˈgræfɪkəl/
translation icon : tipográfico
  • That's a typographical error.
  • typographical error
  • typographical arrangement

Examples

  • Do keep in mind to proofread your push launch for typographical errors before you send them out.

    Blog text (7)
  • The document contained a typographical error that changed the meaning of the instructions.

  • Sorry, actually, that was a typographical error, I was thinking of something else.

  • The second form obtained by Williams appears identical, down to a typographical error in "through."

    Blog text (8)
  • Do not forget to proofread your press release for typographical errors just before you mail them out.

    Blog text (12)
  • 38. The typescript contains typographical errors and spelling mistakes.

    Academic text (1997)
  • She pointed out a typographical mistake in the final report before it was printed.

  • After reviewing the article, the editor found several typographical errors that needed correction.

Synonyms

typographic
vstypographical
  • Specialized
2 5.9

About the look and arrangement of letters and text on a page or screen

is broader, covering overall style, layout, and appearance of printed matter
fontal
vstypographical
  • Specialized
7.7

Relating to the design and choice of letters for print or screens

is broader, covering layout, style, and printed appearance beyond fonts

Compounds

A small mistake in printed or typed text

Surface Forms

typographical positive

Morphology

typographical = typography (transparent) = typography + ical

The adjective is a straightforward derivation from 'typography' with the suffix '-ical' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Typographical comes from the word type, meaning 'letter' or 'shape', and the ending -graphy, meaning 'writing' or 'making marks', so something typographical is about the look, style, and arrangement of printed letters and pages.