broaderalphabet

noun

UK /ˈbrɔːdər ˈælfəbɛt/

US /ˈbrɔdər ˈælfəˌbɛt/

A broader alphabet is a bigger set of letters used for writing.

The teacher showed us a broader alphabet with extra letters for special sounds.

SYNONYMS

extended alphabet expanded letter set larger character set wider writing system

RELATED WORDS

alphabet letters writing system characters script

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A writing system that includes more symbols than the standard alphabet.

Linguists studied the broader alphabet used in that ancient language.

3. A set of letters that covers sounds not found in the basic alphabet.

The broader alphabet helped them write down every sound they heard.

4. Any enlarged or more inclusive collection of written symbols.

The new keyboard supports a broader alphabet for many languages.