fonts

Meanings

• noun

  A typeface or a set of glyphs within a specific typeface, designed for use in digital and print media.

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Synonyms

stoup

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fonts
drones , gones , mones , rones

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Fonts (English) : Typeface or set of glyphs
   

2. Fonts (Spanish) : Fountain
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fonts that leads to same result
font , fontal , fonts , proportional , proportional font , proportional fonts , proportional typeface , proportional typefaces , proportionalities , proportionality , proportionally

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'font' comes from the Latin word 'fontis' meaning 'fountain'. In the context of typography, it refers to the source or origin of a typeface.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first typeface was created in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg.

2. There are over 100,000 different fonts available today.

3. The term 'font' was first used in the 16th century to refer to a source of water.

4. The most commonly used font in the world is Arial.

5. The font 'Comic Sans' was created in 1994 by Vincent Connare.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Typeface: A set of glyphs or characters within a specific design.

2. Glyph: A single character or symbol in a typeface.

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

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Fonts have played a significant role in various aspects of culture, from literature and art to design and technology. They have been used to convey mood, tone, and style in books, magazines, and websites. Some fonts, such as Gothic or Script, have historical and symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "fonts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a computer screen with various fonts displayed.
   - Visualize the way each font looks when you type a letter or word.
   - Imagine the different styles and shapes of each font.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each font with a specific use or purpose (e.g., Serif for books, Sans-Serif for websites).
   - Associate each font with a specific emotion or feeling (e.g., Arial with cleanliness, Comic Sans with playfulness).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic for each font by associating it with a memorable word or phrase.
   - Create a visual image for each font to help remember its appearance.
   - Create a sentence using each font to remember its name and style.

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Memorize "fonts" using Dictozo

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1. Highlighting:

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