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sans-serif

sans-serif / sans-serif
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pl: sans-serifs

This term describes a minimalist aesthetic in typography, characterized by the absence of decorative flourishes. It is frequently associated with digital screens and modern corporate branding due to its perceived clarity and efficiency. As a noun, the word follows standard countability rules, though it is often used as a collective descriptor for a category of fonts. When referring to specific font families, it functions as a countable noun.

Meanings

Adjectivesans-serif

Describing a typeface or font that does not have small decorative lines or strokes (serifs) at the ends of the characters.

"The website uses a clean sans-serif font for better readability on mobile screens."

Nounsans-serif

A typeface or font style characterized by the absence of small projecting features at the ends of the strokes.

"Arial and Helvetica are popular examples of a sans-serif."

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