Dittographic

/ˌdɪtəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by a dittograph machine, or describing the process of mechanical document reproduction via ditto methods.

Etymology

From 'dittograph' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic' (from Greek 'ikos'). A technical adjective describing the properties or processes of ditto reproduction machines.

Kelly Says

This word is almost entirely confined to archival and bibliographic studies—it marks an era of document production that lasted only a few decades before being completely replaced by photocopying technology!

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