noun
grapheme
Grapheme (noun) means the smallest basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet.
noun
1
The smallest basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet.
2
(computing) One or more digital characters that a computer treats and shows as a single written symbol.
3
The smallest set of letters used to represent a single speech sound in an alphabet.
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Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō, “write”) plus -eme; a doublet of -gram.
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What is the meaning of grapheme?
"grapheme" (noun) means the smallest basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet.
What is another word for grapheme?
Other words for "grapheme" include graph, character.
What are the different meanings of grapheme?
"grapheme" has 3 main meanings: 1. The smallest basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet; 2. (computing) One or more digital characters that a computer treats and shows as a single written symbol; 3. The smallest set of letters used to represent a single speech sound in an alphabet.
