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ascender

/æskɛndər/ noun · British & US
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What does ascender mean?

noun

A person or thing that ascends; a character in a font that extends above the x-height, such as the letter 'd' or 'p'.

Example

"The ascender in the font made the letter 'd' look more elegant."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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