letterform

American  

[let-er-fawrm] / ˈlɛt ərˌfɔrm /

noun

1. a sheet of stationery used for letters. letter.

2. the shape of a letter of the alphabet with regard to its design or historical development.

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Etymology

Origin of letterform

First recorded in 1905–10; letter ¹ + form

Example Sentences

“I saw each letterform as a piece of design. Cat is not ‘cat,’ it’s c-a-t.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2017

"This new show is a unique visual history of a letterform that has evolved from humble beginnings," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2017

The graphical elements of a letterform can make a huge difference to information display – particularly at 65 miles per hour.

From Scientific American • Jan. 12, 2011

Capital U/V is shown as “V” for consistency, although the letterform is closer to “U”.

From The Conuercyon of swerers (The Conversion of Swearers) by Hawes, Stephen