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abjad

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Also known as consonantal alphabet, consonantary, consonantal writing

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An abjad is a writing system that uses letter signs to represent only consonants, leaving readers to figure out the vowels based on context (unless special marks are added). This system differs from standard alphabets, which include separate symbols for both consonants and vowels.

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Vinony's link graph records 658 inbound references to abjad, and connects out to cuneiform, Georgian scripts and Ulu scripts.

Vinony files it under 1990 neologisms, Abjad writing systems and Arabic orthography.

Vinony links it to 77 Wikipedia language editions.

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different from: syllabary
Commons category: Abjad writing systems
topic's main category: Category:Abjad writing systems

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1990 neologisms Abjad writing systems Arabic orthography