analphabetic
/ə'nælfəbet/ Cách viết khác : (analphabetic) /ə'nælfbetik/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Not alphabetic; not arranged in alphabetical order: Describes a system, arrangement, or sequence that does not follow the standard order of the letters (A, B, C...).
- Relating to or expressed by a non-alphabetic writing system: Pertains to writing systems that do not use an alphabet, such as logographic or syllabic systems.
- Unlettered; illiterate: Having little or no acquaintance with writing; unable to read or write.
Noun:
- An illiterate person who does not know the alphabet: A person who lacks the most basic literacy skill of recognizing the letters.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The index was confusing because it was completely analphabetic.
- Chinese characters are an analphabetic writing system.
- Special programs were designed for the analphabetic population.
Noun:
- The charity's goal was to teach basic reading skills to analphabetics.
Advanced Usage
- Analphabetic ordering: A sequence, such as a list or index, that is not ordered from A to Z.
- The files were stored in an analphabetic but numerically logical sequence.
Variants and Related Words
- Analphabetism (n): The state of being analphabetic; illiteracy.
- The government launched a campaign to reduce analphabetism.
Synonyms
- Non-alphabetic (adj): Not based on an alphabet.
- Illiterate (adj/n): Unable to read or write; an uneducated person.
- Unlettered (adj): Not well educated; lacking literacy.
Antonyms
- Alphabetic (adj): Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
- Literate (adj/n): Able to read and write; an educated person.
Adjective
- having little acquaintance with writing
- special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society
- not alphabetic
- an analphabetic arrangement of letters
- Jesperson's system of phonetic transcription is analphabetic
- relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic
Noun
- an illiterate person who does not know the alphabet