Glottography

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The measurement of the modulation of a sound by the vibration of the glottis. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A writing system where written symbols correspond to speech. countable, uncountable

    "It would be necessary for the decoder to have some understanding of the specific oral language and cultural codes used by the tlacuilo; this is especially true for understanding combinations of semasiographies and glottographies."

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"It would be necessary for the decoder to have some understanding of the specific oral language and cultural codes used by the tlacuilo; this is especially true for understanding combinations of semasiographies and glottographies."

Etymology

From glotto- + -graphy.

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