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Definition of Orthography
1. Noun. A method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols.
Member holonyms: Punctuation, Hyphenation
Terms within: Hyphenation, Word Division, Punctuation, Punctuation Mark
Specialized synonyms: Script, Spelling, Picture Writing, Alphabetic Script, Alphabetic Writing, Boustrophedon, Ideography, Hieroglyph, Hieroglyphic, Point System
Generic synonyms: Writing
Specialized synonyms: Linear A
Derivative terms: Orthographic
Definition of Orthography
1. n. The art or practice of writing words with the proper letters, according to standard usage; conventionally correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his orthography is vicious.
Definition of Orthography
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Medical Definition of Orthography
1. 1. The art or practice of writing words with the proper letters, according to standard usage; conventionally correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his orthography is vicious. "When spelling no longer follows the pronunciation, but is hardened into orthography." (Earle) 2. The part of grammar which treats of the letters, and of the art of spelling words correctly. 3. A drawing in correct projection, especially an elevation or a vertical section. Origin: OE. Ortographie, OF. Orthographie, L. Orthographia, Gr, fr. Writing correctly; right + to write. See Ortho-, and Graphic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthography
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