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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyt-feys]
- /ˈlaɪtˌfeɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahyt-feys]
- /ˈlaɪtˌfeɪs/
Definitions of lightface word
- noun lightface a type characterized by thin, light lines. This is a sample of lightface. 1
- adjective lightface Also, light-faced. (of printed matter) set in lightface. 1
- noun lightface The opposite of boldface, a font that is light (has a low ratio of ink to white space). 1
- noun lightface a printing type having thin, light lines: this phrase is set in lightface 0
- adjective lightface set or printed in lightface 0
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Origin of lightface
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; light2 + face
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lightface
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lightface popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lightface usage trend in Literature
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