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Meaning of typographical in English

typographical

adjective

uk /ˌtaɪ.pəˈɡræf.ɪ.k^əl/ us /ˌtaɪ.poʊˈɡræf.ɪ.k^əl/ also typographic, uk/ˌtaɪ.pəˈɡræf.ɪk/ us/ˌtaɪ.poʊˈɡræf.ɪk/

› relating to typography (= the design of the writing in printed text or on a screen):

a typographical error

Typographical convention employs italics for emphasis.

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We corrected an obvious typographical mistake in chapter 16.
Please excuse any typographical or grammatical errors in what follows.
The book employs numerous typographical tricks including several typefaces, and upside down text.

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