Meaning of the word ascender in English
What does ascender mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ascender
US /əˈsen.dɚ/
UK /əˈsen.dər/
Noun
part of a written or typed letter that reaches higher than the top of a letter "x," for example the upper part of the letters "b," "d," or "h":
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The point size of a font is measured from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender.
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