graphetics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A branch of linguistics concerned with the analysis of the physical properties of shapes used in writing.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹæˈfɛ.tɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-graphetics.wav

Word forms

graphetics

Etymology

By analogy with phonetics. By surface analysis, graphetic + -s.

Related words

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