Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boustrophedonic
adjective
/ˌbuːstrəˈfɛdɪk/
Definition
Relating to an ancient method of writing in which lines of text are alternately reversed, creating a back-and-forth pattern.
Examples
- The manuscript was written in a boustrophedonic style, making it unique among historical texts.
- In some cultures, boustrophedonic script was used for inscriptions on stone tablets.
Meaning
The term ‘boustrophedonic’ refers to a style of writing that resembles the way an ox plows a field, moving in one direction and then reversing to start the next line. It is often used in the context of formatting or encoding data in a similar alternating pattern.
Synonyms
- Alternating
- Back-and-forth
