Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grafia

Noun
gra-‘fee-uh
Definition
The way in which a word is written or spelled.
Examples
  • The grafia of the word ‘coração’ in Portuguese is important for proper pronunciation.
  • In English, the grafia of ‘through’ can be confusing for learners due to its silent letters.
  • Different dialects may have variations in grafia, such as American vs. British English.
Meaning
Grafia refers to the spelling or written representation of words in a specific language.
Synonyms
  • spelling
  • written form
  • orthography