x-height
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of x-height
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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While it’s common to simply increase the point size to make text easier to read, Mr Stobberup says that readability is actually determined by x-height.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
The x-height can be increased without enlarging all of the text.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
This has a larger x-height than, for instance, the popular typeface Garamond.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
For many designers, increasing the x-height is key to increasing legibility .
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
Their low x-height and fastidiously detailed strokes make for what many find a pleasant print-reading experience, but these features make them less legible on screens compared with their more uniform sans-serif compatriots.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
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