manual alphabet
man·u·al al·pha·bet
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-yoo-uh l al-fuh-bet, -bit]
- /ˈmæn yu əl ˈæl fəˌbɛt, -bɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-yoo-uh l al-fuh-bet, -bit]
- /ˈmæn yu əl ˈæl fəˌbɛt, -bɪt/
Definitions of manual alphabet words
- noun manual alphabet a set of finger configurations corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, used by the deaf in fingerspelling. 1
- noun manual alphabet a system of communication, esp. one for deaf persons, in which positions of the fingers indicate the letters of the alphabet 0
- noun manual alphabet (dactology) An alphabet whose letters are represented by positions of the hand and fingers. 0
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Origin of manual alphabet
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65
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Parts of speech for Manual alphabet
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manual alphabet popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
manual alphabet usage trend in Literature
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noun manual alphabet
- american sign language — a language consisting of manual signs and gestures, used as by deaf people in North America
- dactylology — the method of using manual sign language, as in communicating with deaf people
- sign language — Also called sign. any of several visual-gestural systems of communication, especially employing manual gestures, as used among deaf people.
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