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[ adjective ] not alphabetic

Examples

"an analphabetic arrangement of letters" "Jesperson's system of phonetic transcription is analphabetic"

Related terms

alphabetic

2
[ adjective ] having little acquaintance with writing

Synonyms

unlettered

Examples

"special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society"

Related terms

illiterate

3
[ noun ] an illiterate person who does not know the alphabet

Synonyms

analphabet

Related terms

illiterate

4
[ adjective ] relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic

Related terms

alphabetic alphabet

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[ noun ] a person unable to read
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