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lexigraphy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The representation of words in writing.
  2. A system of writing in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between symbols and words.

Examples

“‘Semasiography’ and ‘lexigraphy’ are the two categories of writing, and logography is one type⟳ of lexigraphy.”
“Without prejudice against Urton's argument that khipus are theoretically capable of lexigraphic reference such as logosyllabography, I have⟳ found that actual cord lexigraphy remains conjectural.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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