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typographical

American

[tahy-puh-graf-i-kuhl] / ˌtaɪ pəˈgræf ɪ kəl /

Also typographic

adjective

of or relating to typography.

Other Word Forms

nontypographic adjective
nontypographical adjective
nontypographically adverb
pretypographical adjective
typographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of typographical

1770–80; < New Latin typographicus, equivalent to Medieval Latin typograph(ia) typography + -icus -ic + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

As Brown noted on Tuesday, it is “challenging to unpack the DOJ Letter because it contains so many factual, legal, and typographical errors.”

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Calling it a typographical error, Westheimer acknowledged, “Even big shot people like myself make mistakes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024

McDowell testified that it was a typographical error, and she meant to write that she was “dying” to testify against the officers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Sticklers never read a book without a pencil at hand, to correct the typographical errors.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

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