Lithography

Pronunciation: /lɪˈθɑɡrəfi/

Definitions of lithography

noun a printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are worked using a greasy substance to repel ink and the non-image areas are made to be receptive to ink

Example Sentences

A1 Lithography is a type of printing method.

A2 I learned about lithography in my art class.

B1 The artist used lithography to create detailed prints.

B2 Understanding the process of lithography requires skill and practice.

C1 Masters of lithography can produce stunning works of art.

C2 The history of lithography dates back to the 18th century.

Examples of lithography in a Sentence

formal Lithography is a printing process that involves using a flat surface to create an image.

informal I learned about lithography in my art class - it's a really cool way to make prints.

slang Lithography is like magic for creating detailed prints.

figurative In a way, lithography is like a dance between the ink and the plate, creating beautiful images.

Grammatical Forms of lithography

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

Origin and Evolution of lithography

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'lithography' originates from the Greek words 'lithos' meaning stone and 'graphein' meaning to write.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing, lithography has evolved to encompass a wider range of printing techniques and processes involving the use of stones, plates, or other materials.