serif
Definition
- Noun:
- A short line at the end of the main strokes of a character: A small decorative stroke or line that projects from the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol within certain typefaces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The classic typeface Times New Roman has noticeable serifs on its letters.
- Designers often choose a serif font for printed books because the serifs can help guide the reader's eye along lines of text.
Advanced Usage
- "serif typeface": A category of typefaces characterized by the presence of serifs.
- Serif typefaces like Garamond are considered highly readable for long-form print.
- "slab serif": A type of serif that is thick and block-like, often with minimal or no bracketing.
- The poster used a bold slab serif font to create a strong, industrial feel.
Variants and Related Words
- Sans-serif (adj/noun): A category of typefaces serifs.
- For the website's body text, they selected a clean sans-serif font.
- Bracketed serif (noun phrase): A serif that has a curved connection to the main stroke of the letter.
- The bracketed serifs in Baskerville give it an elegant, transitional style.
Synonyms
- Finial (in specific typographic contexts): A tapering finishing part, sometimes used interchangeably with serif in decorative lettering.
- Cross-stroke (related but not identical): A horizontal stroke across the stem of a letter, such as in 't' or 'f'.
Antonyms
- Sans-serif: Literally "without serif"; describing a typeface that lacks these finishing strokes.
- Helvetica is a famous sans-serif font, making it the visual opposite of a serif font like Georgia.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Serif vs. sans-serif": A common dichotomy in typography and design discussions.
- The debate between serif vs. sans-serif for screen readability is ongoing among UI designers.
Noun
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a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
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