colophon

col·o·phon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-uh-fon, -fuh n]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɒn, -fən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-uh-fon, -fuh n]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɒn, -fən/

Definitions of colophon word

noun colophon a publisher's emblem on a book 3
noun colophon (formerly) an inscription at the end of a book showing the title, printer, date, etc 3
noun colophon a notation often placed in a book, at the end, giving facts about its production 3
noun colophon the distinctive emblem of the publisher, as on the title page or cover of a book 3
noun colophon an ancient city in Asia Minor: one of the 12 Ionian cities banded together in the 8th century b.c.: largely depopulated in 286 b.c. 1
noun colophon A publisher's emblem or imprint, especially one on the title page or spine of a book. 1

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Origin of colophon

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin < Greek kolophṓn summit, finishing touch

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Parts of speech for Colophon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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colophon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for colophon

noun colophon

symbol — something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
trademark — any name, symbol, figure, letter, word, or mark adopted and used by a manufacturer or merchant in order to designate specific goods and to distinguish them from those manufactured or sold by others. A trademark is proprietary and is usually registered with the Patent and Trademark Office to assure its exclusive use by its owner or licensee.
label — a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc.
imprint — a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
logo — Also called logotype. a graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely designed for ready recognition.

All 6 Synonyms of colophon