devanagari
Definition
- Noun:
- A syllabic script used for writing Sanskrit and Hindi: Devanagari is an abugida, a writing system where each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound that can be modified with diacritics. It is the primary script for several major languages of the Indian subcontinent.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sacred Hindu texts were originally written in the Devanagari script.
- Learning to read Devanagari is essential for studying classical Sanskrit.
- Modern Hindi is written using the Devanagari alphabet.
Advanced Usage
- "Devanagari numeral": Refers to the set of numerical digits (०, १, २, ३, etc.) used within the Devanagari script.
- The price was written using Devanagari numerals.
Variants and Related Words
- Devanagari script: The full term for the writing system.
- Nagari: An older or alternative name for the same script family.
Synonyms
- Nagari script: A synonym, though "Devanagari" is the more common modern term.
- Sanskrit script: A descriptive synonym referencing its most famous classical application.
Related Phrases
- Written in Devanagari: A common phrase describing the script of a text.
- The official document was written in Devanagari.
Noun
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a syllabic script used in writing Sanskrit and Hindi
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