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ascenders

/ˈæskɛndərz/ noun · British & US
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What does ascenders mean?

noun

In typography, ascenders are the parts of letters that rise above the x-height of a font, such as the top parts of the letters b, d, and k. In music, an ascender is a symbol used to indicate a rise in pitch.

Example

"The font's ascenders made the text look more elegant and refined."

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