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Word Meanings - HETEROGRAPHIC - Book Publishers vocabulary database

Employing the same letters to represent different sounds in different words or syllables; -- said of methods of spelling; as, the ordinary English orthography is heterographic.

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  • DIFFERENTIALLY
    In the way of differentiation.
  • ENGLISHWOMAN
    Fem. of Englishman. Shak.
  • HETEROGRAPHIC
    Employing the same letters to represent different sounds in different words or syllables; -- said of methods of spelling; as, the ordinary English orthography is heterographic.
  • REPRESENTABLE
    Capable of being represented.
  • WORDSMAN
    One who deals in words, or in mere words; a verbalist. "Some speculative wordsman." H. Bushnell.
  • DIFFERENTLY
    In a different manner; variously.
  • REPRESENTANT
    Appearing or acting for another; representing.
  • SPELLBIND
    To bind or hold by, or as if by, a spell or charm; to fascinate, esp. by eloquence of speech, as in a political campaign. - - Spell"bind`er , n.
  • DIFFERENT
    1. Distinct; separate; not the same; other. "Five different churches." Addison. 2. Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different
  • ORDINARY
    1. According to established order; methodical; settled; regular. "The ordinary forms of law." Addison. 2. Common; customary; usual. Shak. Method is not less reguisite in ordinary conversation that in writing. Addison. 3. Of common rank, quality,
  • SPELLFUL
    Abounding in spells, or charms. Here, while his eyes the learned leaves peruse, Each spellful mystery explained he views. Hoole.
  • EMPLOYER
    One who employs another; as, an employer of workmen.
  • REPRESENTATIVELY
    In a representative manner; vicariously.
  • ORTHOGRAPHY
    1. The art or practice of writing words with the proper letters, according to standard usage; conventionally correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his orthography is vicious. When spelling no longer follows the pronunciation,
  • SPELLER
    1. One who spells. 2. A spelling book.
  • DIFFERENTIA
    The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
  • SPELLBOUND
    Bound by, or as by, a spell.
  • SPELLWORK
    Power or effect of magic; that which is wrought by magic; enchantment. Like those Peri isles of light That hang by spellwork in the air. Moore.
  • REPRESENTATIONARY
    Implying representation; representative.
  • DIFFERENTIATE
    To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation. (more info) 1. To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to
  • UNEMPLOYMENT
    Quality or state of being not employed; -- used esp. in economics, of the condition of various social classes when temporarily thrown out of employment, as those engaged for short periods, those whose trade is decaying, and those least competent.
  • RESPELL
    To spell again.
  • INDIFFERENTLY
    In an indifferent manner; without distinction or preference; impartially; without concern, wish, affection, or aversion; tolerably; passably. That they may truly and indifferently minister justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to
  • SWORDSMANSHIP
    The state of being a swordsman; skill in the use of the sword. Cowper.
  • SUBORDINARY
    One of several heraldic bearings somewhat less common than an ordinary. See Ordinary. Note: Different writers name different bearings as subordinaries, but the bar, bend, sinister, pile, inescutcheon bordure, gyron, and quarter, are always
  • IRREPRESENTABLE
    Not capable of being represented or portrayed.
  • UNEMPLOYED
    1. Nor employed in manual or other labor; having no regular work. 2. Not invested or used; as, unemployed capital.
  • PREEMPLOY
    To employ beforehand. "Preƫmployed by him." Shak.
  • SWORDSMAN
    1. A soldier; a fighting man. 2. One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.

 

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