Writing Systems

Systems used to visually represent spoken language in written form.

Articles with this tag: 4 Updated: August 7, 2026

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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…

Greek alphabet: origin, letters, pronunciation, and modern uses Greek alphabet An overview of the 24-letter Greek alphabet: its letters and forms, development from Phoenician script, phonetic changes, diacritics and reforms, and its ongoing role in science, m…

Latin script (Roman script) Latin script The Latin script, also called the Roman script, is a writing system that originated in antiquity and today serves as the principal alphabet for many world languages and technical s…