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noun
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

synonyms: orthografie

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scenario
a particular orthography or writing system

orthografie, schrijfwijze
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

beeldschrift, pictografie
a writing system using pictographs

beeldschrift, ideografie, pictografie
the use of ideograms in writing

hiëroglief, hiëroglyfe
a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

spijkerschrift
an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia

lettergreepschrift
a writing system whose characters represent syllables

abc, alfabet
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

type of:
allegorie, schrift
letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
noun
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

synonyms: orthografie, schrijfwijze

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type of:
orthografie
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

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