Devanagari

/ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/

Synonyms for "devanagari" (14 found)

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Closest matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
devanagari scriptabugidadevanagari font

Strong matches (4)

Noun(4 words)
devanagari orthographydevanagari script styledevanagari typefacedevanagari typography

Related words (7)

Noun(7 words)
glyph setnagarinagari scriptorthographyscriptsystem of writingwriting system

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: devanagari script, abugida, devanagari font, devanagari orthography, devanagari script style.
  • Sentence evidence is available for devanagari, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.

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  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "devanagari"

Keep "devanagari" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

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Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

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2. Tune tone

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3. Re-read context

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Final fit check

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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "devanagari" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

5 entries
font attributescript attributesyllabarysyllabic scriptwriting system

More specific

8 entries
bold Devanagariconsonant formsconsonant lettersitalic Devanagariligaturesmatrasvowel diacriticsvowel marks

Collocations

9 entries
Devanagari alphabetDevanagari consonantsDevanagari fontDevanagari inscriptionDevanagari scriptDevanagari typefaceDevanagari typographyDevanagari vowelsHindi Devanagari

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

3 entries
Devanagari scriptdevanagari orthographydevanagari-based

Sample sentences

8 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

In addition, devanagari is an abugida, used for Sanskrit, Nepali and Hindi, in which the characters contain a final 'a'-sound if another vowel does not change the sound. However, Arabic and Hebrew use separate systems called abjads, in which the vowels are not always indicated.

Source: tatoeba (5172763)

I'm learning to read Devanagari.

Source: tatoeba (5987922)

The Dogri language once had its own script, but today it is written in Devanagari and Perso-Arabic scripts.

Source: tatoeba (8689304)

Kashmiri Muslims use the Perso-Arabic script to write Kashmiri, whereas Kashmiri Hindus typically use the Devanagari script instead.

Source: tatoeba (8689335)

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "devanagari"?

Closest matches include devanagari script, abugida, devanagari font, devanagari orthography, devanagari script style.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "devanagari"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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