Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heterography

Noun

ˌhɛtərˈɒɡrəfi

Definition

The use of different spelling systems or alternative spellings for a single word.

Examples

Example 1: The word ‘color’ in American English and ‘colour’ in British English are instances of heterography.
Example 2: Heterography can sometimes lead to confusion in text communication.

Meaning

Heterography refers to the situation where a word can be spelled in more than one way, often due to variations in dialect, language, or historical context.