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analphabetic

analp·ha·be·tic

uncommon
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic

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2.

not alphabetic

  • “an analphabetic arrangement of letters”
  • “Jesperson”
Antonyms
3.

having little acquaintance with writing

  • “special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society”
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noun

1.

an illiterate person who does not know the alphabet

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Origin

From an- + alphabetic.

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