Definition of Writing system

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writing system
<human languagecharacter> The set of glyphs used for representing a given human language in written form, generally along with their conventions for use.
(1998-10-19)

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Writing system Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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writing system

Noun
1. a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
(synonym) orthography
(hypernym) writing
(hyponym) script
(member-meronym) punctuation
(part-meronym) word division, hyphenation

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writing system

writing system
n : a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols [syn: orthography]





Writing system Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Writing system
A writing system is a type of symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.

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