Latin alphabet

noun

the alphabetic script derived from the Greek alphabet through Etruscan, used from about the 6th century b.c. for the writing of Latin, and since adopted, with modifications and additions of letters such as w, by the languages of Western Europe, including English, as well as many other languages.

Latin alphabet

First recorded in 1750–60

In some respects the value of the consonants varies from that usual in the Latin alphabet.

In the Latin alphabet the sound was always the voiced stop (as in gig) in classical times.

The Latin alphabet probably came into use without any particular pains, long before the introduction of the Glagolitic letters.

That the Latin alphabet is not fully adapted to express Slavic sounds, is evident in the Polish language.

Soon after the dialect had reached its latest form, the Latin alphabet was adopted.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse