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letterset

let·ter·set
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [let-er-set]
    • /ˈlɛt ərˌsɛt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [let-er-set]
    • /ˈlɛt ərˌsɛt/

Definitions of letterset word

  • noun letterset a process of printing that transfers the image from a letterpress-type relief plate to a roller or blanket from which it is offset. 1
  • noun letterset A method of printing in which ink is transferred from a raised surface to a blanket wrapped around a cylinder and from that to the paper. 1
  • noun letterset a method of rotary printing in which ink is transferred from raised surfaces to paper via a rubber-covered cylinder 0

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Origin of letterset

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; letter1 + set

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Letterset

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

letterset popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

letterset usage trend in Literature

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