kern
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Noun — Typography: the part of a printed letter that overhangs its own slot, or the adjustment of spacing between specific letter pairs.
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How to use kern
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Mostly used in graphic design, typesetting, and font software rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
From Middle English corn/curn ("grain, kernel"), related to the word "kernel" — the typographic sense developed later from the idea of a small overhanging piece.
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What does “kern” mean?
The word “kern” means typography: the part of a printed letter that overhangs its own slot, or the adjustment of spacing between specific letter pairs. In plain terms, a typesetting term for fine-tuning the gaps between individual letters.
How do you pronounce “kern”?
“Kern” is pronounced kurn (/kɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “kern” in a sentence?
Here is “kern” used in a sentence: “The designer tightened the kern between the "A" and "V" in the logo.”
What part of speech is “kern”?
Depending on how it is used, “kern” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “kern” come from?
The word “kern” comes from Middle English. From Middle English corn/curn ("grain, kernel"), related to the word "kernel" — the typographic sense developed later from the idea of a small overhanging piece.
How many meanings does “kern” have?
“Kern” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: typography: the part of a printed letter that overhangs its own slot, or the adjustment of spacing between specific letter pairs.