Serif
Definitions
A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
Equivalents
Examples
“It is generally believed, by those who study⟳ such things, that serif typefaces are easier to read⟳ when reading a lot of words. The hickeys (serifs) on each letter tend⟳ to push⟳ our eye toward the next letter.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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