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Orthography - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Orthography : (noun)
1: a method of representing the sounds of a language by written
or printed symbols [syn: writing system]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Orthography : \Or*thog"ra*phy\, n. [OE. ortographie, OF.
orthographie, L. orthographia, Gr. ?, fr. ? writing
correctly; 'orqo`s right _ gra`fein to write. See Ortho-,
and Graphic.]
1. The art or practice of writing words with the proper
letters, according to standard usage; conventionally
correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his
orthography is vicious.
When spelling no longer follows the pronunciation,
but is hardened into orthography. --Earle.
2. The part of grammar which treats of the letters, and of
the art of spelling words correctly.
3. A drawing in correct projection, especially an elevation
or a vertical section.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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