syllabic

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[sɪˈlabɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or based on syllables
(e.g: a system of syllabic symbols)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French syllabique or late Latin syllabicus, from Greek sullabikos, from sullabē ‘syllable’


[sɪˈlabɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a written character that represents a syllable
(e.g: Inuit syllabics)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: from French syllabique or late Latin syllabicus, from Greek sullabikos, from sullabē ‘syllable’




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