UNDERCASE Meaning and
Definition
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Undercase is a term used in typography and printing to describe the smaller-size or lowercase letters of a particular typeface or font. It refers to the characters that are typically used in normal text, as opposed to the larger uppercase or capital letters. These lowercase letters are generally used for the majority of written material, including sentences, paragraphs, and sentences within a paragraph.
Undercase letters are smaller in size compared to their uppercase counterparts, and they exhibit different visual characteristics. They usually have varying shapes and proportions, with some letters having ascenders (such as b, d, h) and descenders (such as g, j, p) that extend respectively above or below the main body of the text. These variations in letterforms contribute to legibility and readability in printed or written texts.
The term "undercase" originates from the relation between uppercase and lowercase letters, as lowercase letters were originally kept in the lower case or lower drawer of a printing case, while uppercase letters were stored in the upper case or upper drawer.
The concept of undercase is essential in typesetting, as the proper combination of uppercase and lowercase letters is necessary to achieve a well-balanced and harmonious composition. It is considered a fundamental principle in typography and serves as the basic foundation for graphic design and textual layout.
Common Misspellings for UNDERCASE
- yndercase
- hndercase
- jndercase
- indercase
- 8ndercase
- 7ndercase
- ubdercase
- umdercase
- ujdercase
- uhdercase
- unsercase
- unxercase
- uncercase
- unfercase
- unrercase
- uneercase
- undwrcase
- undsrcase
- unddrcase
- undrrcase
