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script
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script
Noun

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance.

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defective script
Noun

a writing system that has significant limitations or deficiencies in representing the sounds, grammar, or vocabulary of a language, often leading to ambiguities, inconsistencies, or difficulties in accurately conveying meaning through writing

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phonographic writing
Noun

a system of writing in which the written symbols or characters represent specific sounds or phonetic elements of a language, allowing for a more direct phonetic representation of words and language sounds

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sy
lla
ba
ry
Noun

a writing system in which each character represents a syllable, typically consisting of a consonant-vowel combination, allowing for the representation of a wide range of words and sounds within a language

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cuneiform
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cu
nei
form
Noun

one of the earliest known writing systems in human history, characterized by wedge-shaped marks or symbols impressed on clay tablets using a stylus

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Linear A
Noun

an undeciphered writing system used in the ancient Aegean, particularly on the island of Crete, during the Bronze Age

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Linear B
Noun

an ancient script used to write Mycenaean Greek during the Late Bronze Age, featuring linear symbols representing syllables

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se
mi
sy
lla
ba
ry
Noun

a writing system that combines elements of both syllabaries and alphabets, where some symbols represent syllables while others represent individual consonant or vowel sounds

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braille
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braille
Noun

a tactile writing system designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, utilizing patterns of raised dots that can be felt with the fingertips to represent letters, numbers, and other symbols

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ab
jad
Noun

a type of writing system where only the consonantal sounds are represented, typically used in languages that rely heavily on consonants and have a limited number of vowel sounds

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de
va
na
ga
ri
Noun

an abugida script used for writing several languages in the Indian subcontinent, known for its connected letterforms and versatile consonant-vowel combinations

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a
bu
gi
da
Noun

a writing system in which each character represents a consonant-vowel combination, and the vowels are typically indicated by diacritic marks or modifications of the consonant symbol

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Hanzi script
Noun

a logographic writing system used for writing the Chinese language, consisting of characters that represent morphemes or words and are composed of various strokes arranged in a square or rectangular shape

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hieroglyph
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hie
rog
lyph
Noun

a system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols or characters that represent objects, ideas, or sounds, and were commonly used for inscriptions on temple walls, tombs, and other monumental structures

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Latin alphabet
Noun

the most widely used writing system in the world today, consisting of 26 letters and used to write numerous languages, including English, Spanish, French, and many others

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han
gul
Noun

the native phonetic script of the Korean language, created in the 15th century under the reign of King Sejong the Great

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pin
yin
Noun

a romanization system used for writing the pronunciation of Chinese characters using the Latin alphabet

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Aramaic alphabet
Noun

the writing system used to write the Aramaic language, which has been historically significant in the Middle East and has influenced several other scripts, including Hebrew and Arabic

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Hebrew alphabet
Noun

a writing system used for the Hebrew language and other Jewish languages, consisting of 22 consonant letters and a system of vowel markers

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Greek alphabet
Noun

an ancient writing system that has been used for over two thousand years, known for its distinctive letters and its significant influence on Western alphabets

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featural writing system
Noun

a type of writing system that represents phonetic features or articulatory gestures rather than individual sounds or symbols

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Cyrillic alphabet
Noun

an alphabet used to write various languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, among others, and is named after the 9th-century Byzantine scholar Cyril, who was instrumental in its development

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Armenian alphabet
Noun

a distinct writing system developed in the 5th century AD to write the Armenian language, featuring unique letter shapes and phonetic values

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Georgian alphabet
Noun

a unique writing system consisting of 33 letters and is used to write the Georgian language, known for its distinct letter shapes and phonetic representation

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