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- [awr-thog-ruh-fee]
- /ɔrˈθɒg rə fi/
- /ɔːˈθɒɡ.rə.fi/
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- [awr-thog-ruh-fee]
- /ɔrˈθɒg rə fi/
Definitions of orthography word
- noun plural orthography the art of writing words with the proper letters, according to accepted usage; correct spelling. 1
- noun plural orthography the part of language study concerned with letters and spelling. 1
- noun plural orthography a method of spelling, as by the use of an alphabet or other system of symbols; spelling. 1
- noun plural orthography a system of such symbols: Missionaries provided the first orthography for the language. 1
- noun plural orthography an orthographic projection, or an elevation drawn by means of it. 1
- noun orthography The conventional spelling system of a language. 1
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Origin of orthography
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English ortografye < Latin orthographia correct writing, orthogonal projection < Greek orthographía. See ortho-, -graphy
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Parts of speech for Orthography
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
orthography popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
orthography usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for orthography
noun orthography
- spelling — a continuous course or period of work or other activity: to take a spell at the wheel.
- logography — printing with logotypes.
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