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Cicero

SIH-suh-roh

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Cicero (noun) means a unit of measurement in printing, equal to about 4.5 millimetres, used mainly in continental Europe as the counterpart to the English pica. Example: “The typesetter specified column widths in ciceros rather than picas.”

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A unit of measurement in printing, equal to about 4.5 millimetres, used mainly in continental Europe as the counterpart to the English pica.

"The typesetter specified column widths in ciceros rather than picas."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA European printing measurement for type size and spacing, similar to the pica used in English-language typesetting.

UK vs US

English and American printing traditionally uses the pica; the cicero is the equivalent unit used in French, German, and other continental European typography.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Ciceros, Ciceroes, Cicerones

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Etymology

Named after the Roman statesman Cicero, because early European printers used a Latin edition of his letters as the standard text for setting this size of type.

Origin: Latin

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Rhymes for Cicero

zero hero Nero Pero numero hetero dinero bolero romero Madero montero Cordero

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cicero” mean?

The word “Cicero” means a unit of measurement in printing, equal to about 4.5 millimetres, used mainly in continental Europe as the counterpart to the English pica. In plain terms, a European printing measurement for type size and spacing, similar to the pica used in English-language typesetting.

How do you pronounce “Cicero”?

“Cicero” is pronounced SIH-suh-roh (/ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cicero” in a sentence?

Here is “Cicero” used in a sentence: “The typesetter specified column widths in ciceros rather than picas.”

What part of speech is “Cicero”?

“Cicero” is a noun.

Where does the word “Cicero” come from?

The word “Cicero” comes from Latin. Named after the Roman statesman Cicero, because early European printers used a Latin edition of his letters as the standard text for setting this size of type.

Is “Cicero” a common word?

“Cicero” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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