Writing Systems

Systems used to visually represent spoken language in written form.

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Abugida (alphasyllabary) Abugida An abugida is a segmental writing system where consonant signs carry an inherent vowel; vowels are written with secondary marks or modifications. Overview, structure, history, exam…

Alphabet: systems of written letters and their roles

Alphabet: systems of written letters and their roles Alphabet An alphabet is a standardized set of letters used to represent spoken language. This article explains what alphabets are, how they differ from other scripts, their history, structu…