noun
- the conventional spelling system of a language
- the study of spelling and how letters combine to represent sounds
Usage: academic
Examples
- English orthography can be challenging for new learners.
- The teacher corrected the student’s orthography on the essay.
- Spanish orthography is more consistent than English.
- She studied orthography to become a better editor.
- The reform aimed to simplify the language’s orthography.
- His poor orthography made the letter difficult to read.