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Writing is a method of [[communication]] on a physical or digital medium. | Writing is a method of [[communication]] on a physical or digital medium. ''See [[Written Language]]'' | ||
<nowiki>##</nowiki> Writing Systems | |||
There are many types of writing systems, including ''alphabets'', ''syllabaries'', ''abjads'', ''abugidas'', and ''logographic'' systems.<ref>https://omniglot.com/writing/index.htm</ref> | |||
<nowiki>###</nowiki> Alphabets | |||
An alphabet is the representation of phonemes through a set of letters.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet</ref> The word itself derives from the first two Greek letters ''alpha'' and ''beta''. | |||
Many alphabets are used globally, including the ''Latin'', ''Cyrillic'', and ''Hangul'' alphabets.<ref>https://www.worldstandards.eu/other/alphabets/</ref> | |||
<nowiki>####</nowiki> Abjads | |||
Abjads are a type of alphabet where only consonants are written.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=Abugida&wprov=acrw1_0</ref> In Hebrew and Arabic, vowels are often fully omitted except in scripture and teaching materials. | |||
Examples of abjads include ''Hebrew'', ''Arabic'', and ''Thaana''.<ref>https://omniglot.com/writing/abjads.htm</ref> | |||
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Writing is a method of communication on a physical or digital medium. See Written Language
## Writing Systems
There are many types of writing systems, including alphabets, syllabaries, abjads, abugidas, and logographic systems.[1]
### Alphabets
An alphabet is the representation of phonemes through a set of letters.[2] The word itself derives from the first two Greek letters alpha and beta.
Many alphabets are used globally, including the Latin, Cyrillic, and Hangul alphabets.[3]
#### Abjads
Abjads are a type of alphabet where only consonants are written.[4] In Hebrew and Arabic, vowels are often fully omitted except in scripture and teaching materials.
Examples of abjads include Hebrew, Arabic, and Thaana.[5]