Overprint

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌprɪnt/

Definitions of overprint

noun a printing process in which additional information or images are added to a previously printed piece

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand what overprint means.

A2 The overprint on the document made it difficult to read.

B1 The printer mistakenly added an overprint to the final design.

B2 The overprint of the logo on the t-shirt was not aligned properly.

C1 The overprint of the watermark on the certificate was done with precision.

C2 The artist used overprint techniques to create a unique effect in the painting.

verb to print additional information or images on top of a previously printed piece

Example Sentences

A1 I overprinted my name on the envelope.

A2 She overprints the logo on the packaging for the company.

B1 The artist overprinted the design on the t-shirt.

B2 The printer overprinted the text on the document for emphasis.

C1 The publisher decided to overprint the illustrations for a more vibrant effect.

C2 The graphic designer carefully overprinted the colors to achieve a unique look.

Examples of overprint in a Sentence

formal The printer accidentally overprinted the text on the document, causing it to be illegible.

informal I think I overprinted the logo on these t-shirts, it looks a bit too bold now.

slang I always overprint my notes with doodles during boring lectures.

figurative Her emotions were so strong that they seemed to overprint everything else in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of overprint

• past tense: overprinted
• plural: overprints
• comparative: more overprinted
• superlative: most overprinted
• present tense: overprints
• future tense: will overprint
• perfect tense: have overprinted
• continuous tense: is overprinting
• singular: overprint
• positive degree: overprint
• infinitive: to overprint
• gerund: overprinting
• participle: overprinting

Origin and Evolution of overprint

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overprint' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and the word 'print', referring to printing something on top of an existing print.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of printing to indicate an additional layer of printing on top of an existing print, the word 'overprint' has evolved to also refer to the process of stamping or printing over an existing stamp or document to change its value or appearance.