Meaning of Serif | Babel Free
ˈsɛɹɪfDefinitions
A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
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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.
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