grapheme
2 synonyms for grapheme, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The smallest basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō, “write”) plus -eme; a doublet of -gram.
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