charactery

noun

char·​ac·​tery ˈker-ik-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce charactery (audio)
ˈka-rik-,
kə-ˈrak- How to pronounce charactery (audio)
plural characteries
: a system of written letters or symbols used in the expression of thought

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charactery was in 1593

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Cite this Entry

“Charactery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charactery. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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