alphabetic script

[/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk skrɪpt/]
nounpl: alphabetic scripts
escrita alfabética
1. A writing system in which letters or characters represent individual sounds (phonemes) of a language, allowing words to be formed by combining these sound symbols
The Latin alphabet is an alphabetic script used by many European languages.
O alfabeto latino é uma escrita alfabética usada por muitas línguas europeias.
2. A system of writing based on an alphabet rather than ideograms, logographs, or syllabic characters
English uses an alphabetic script consisting of 26 letters.
O inglês usa uma escrita alfabética composta por 26 letras.
The concept of alphabetic script is fundamental to educational systems in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, literacy programs emphasize 'letramento' (literacy) and the mastery of alphabetic scripts as a cornerstone of basic education. The term is frequently used in educational policy and literacy initiatives across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alphabetalphabetic systemphonetic scriptletter-based writing system
Antonyms / Antônimos
logographic scriptideographic scriptsyllabic scriptpictographic script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escrita alfabética
standard term used in education and linguistics
São Paulo
escrita alfabética
common usage in academic contexts
Portugal
escrita alfabética
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
General American English
alphabetic script
standard terminology in linguistics and education

Related Words

phonemegraphemeconsonantvowelorthographywriting system

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn one's ABCs
know the alphabet
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