What is another word for Orthographical?

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːθəɡɹˈafɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Orthographical is a term that refers to anything related to spelling, writing or the correct usage of words. There are several synonyms for this word such as grammatical, linguistic, punctilious, scrupulous, and meticulous. Grammatical refers to correct usage of grammar rules, helping to make language a more understood concept. Linguistic refers to language features, whether it be accent, dialect, or general use. Punctilious is the term that emphasizes detailed care and precision, while scrupulous magnifies the idea of being meticulous and taking great pains to ensure that the language is correct. Finally, meticulous implies extreme carefulness and attention to detail. These synonyms help to explain the meaning of orthographical in a number of different ways.

What are the hypernyms for Orthographical?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Orthographical

This is the reason why in most languages the shortness of a vowel is expressed by the doubling of the consonant following; this doubling being no true reduplication of the sound, but a mere Orthographical conventionality.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham
That this is the natural and primary object is self-evident; but beyond this natural and primary object there is, with the Orthographical systems of most languages, a secondary one, viz.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham
Its use as a sign of quantity is an Orthographical expedient, or a conventional mode of spelling.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham

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