alphabetic script

noun phrase

Meaning

A system of writing in which each symbol primarily represents a single phoneme or sound of a spoken language.

Examples

The Latin alphabet serves as the foundation for the alphabetic script used in most European languages.
Linguists often study how an alphabetic script evolves over time to better reflect changes in pronunciation.

Synonyms: alphabet, writing system, phonemic script, orthography

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alphabetic script

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk skrɪpt

Definition

A system of writing in which each symbol primarily represents a single phoneme or sound of a spoken language.

Examples

The Latin alphabet serves as the foundation for the alphabetic script used in most European languages.
Linguists often study how an alphabetic script evolves over time to better reflect changes in pronunciation.
Many ancient civilizations transitioned from logographic symbols to an alphabetic script to simplify record-keeping.

Synonyms of alphabetic script

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