Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

graphemics

Noun
ˌɡræf.ɪˈmɪks
Definition
The study of graphemes and their role in writing systems.
Examples
  • Graphemics is essential for understanding how different languages structure their written forms.
  • Research in graphemics can reveal how certain graphemes function across various writing systems.
Meaning
Graphemics focuses on the visual symbols used in writing and how they represent sounds or meanings in a language.
Synonyms
  • Graphology
  • Orthography