Lithograph

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

Definitions of lithograph

noun a print made by lithography, especially a picture produced by this method

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a lithograph of a famous painting at the art museum.

A2 She bought a lithograph of her favorite artist's work to hang in her living room.

B1 The lithograph was a limited edition print signed by the artist.

B2 The lithograph was meticulously created using a special printing process.

C1 The lithograph was highly sought after by art collectors due to its rarity and quality.

C2 The lithograph was considered a masterpiece in the art world, fetching a high price at auction.

Examples of lithograph in a Sentence

formal The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.

informal I found a cool lithograph at the antique shop.

slang Check out this litho I got at the flea market.

figurative Her words were like a lithograph, etched in my memory forever.

Grammatical Forms of lithograph

• past tense: lithographed
• plural: lithographs
• comparative: more lithographic
• superlative: most lithographic
• present tense: lithographs
• future tense: will lithograph
• perfect tense: have lithographed
• continuous tense: is lithographing
• singular: lithograph
• positive degree: lithograph
• infinitive: to lithograph
• gerund: lithographing
• participle: lithographing

Origin and Evolution of lithograph

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'lithograph' originates from the Greek words 'lithos' meaning stone, and 'grapho' meaning to write or draw.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the printing process involving a stone surface, the term 'lithograph' has evolved to encompass any form of printing involving a flat surface, such as metal plates or plastic sheets.