Lithographer

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /lɪˈθɑɡrəfər/

Definitions of lithographer

noun A person who produces printed material by the process of lithography, which involves creating a printing plate with an image drawn in greasy crayon on a smooth surface.

Example Sentences

A1 A lithographer is a person who creates prints using a stone or metal plate.

A2 The lithographer carefully transferred the image onto the printing surface.

B1 The lithographer used specialized tools to etch the design onto the lithographic stone.

B2 The lithographer's attention to detail ensured that each print was of the highest quality.

C1 The lithographer's skill in color separation techniques was evident in the final print.

C2 The lithographer's work was highly sought after by art collectors around the world.

Examples of lithographer in a Sentence

formal The lithographer carefully transferred the image onto the stone for printing.

informal The lithographer is working on the design for the new poster.

slang I heard the lithographer is a pro at making those cool concert posters.

figurative She was a lithographer of emotions, capturing feelings in her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of lithographer

past tense

lithographed

plural

lithographers

comparative

more lithographic

superlative

most lithographic

present tense

lithographs

future tense

will lithograph

perfect tense

have lithographed

continuous tense

is lithographing

singular

lithographer

positive degree

lithographer

infinitive

to lithograph

gerund

lithographing

participle

lithographing

Origin and Evolution of lithographer

First Known Use: 1796 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'lithographer' originated from the Greek words 'lithos' meaning stone and 'grapho' meaning to write.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who creates images on stone, the term 'lithographer' has evolved to refer to someone who creates prints using the lithographic process, which involves drawing or writing on a flat surface and then transferring the image onto paper.