transliteration
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əˌreɪt, trænz- verb (used with object), trans·lit·er·at·ed, trans·lit·er·at·ing.
to change (letters, words, etc.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language: to transliterate the Greek Χ as ch.
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transliterate (trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (tr) to transcribe (a word, etc, in one alphabet) into corresponding letters of another alphabet: the Greek word λογοσ can be transliterated as ``logos'' | |
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| transliter'ation | |
| —n | |
| trans'literator | |
| —n | |
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Transliteration
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| transliterate (trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to transcribe (a word, etc, in one alphabet) into corresponding letters of another alphabet: the Greek word λογοσ can be transliterated as ``logos'' | |
| [C19: | |
| transliter'ation | |
| —n | |
| trans'literator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
transliterate
"to write a word in the characters of another alphabet," 1861, apparently coined by Ger. philologist Max Müller (18231900), from trans- "across" + L. littera (also litera) "letter, character" (see letter).
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Example sentences
There is no standard list of transliteration schemes available, although one may be developed.
In transliteration, however, these are easily confused.
Transliteration: systematic conversion of text from one script to another.
In transliteration the symbols of one language are represented by symbols in another.
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