Digraphic

/daɪˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or using digraphs; written with or composed of two-letter symbol combinations.

Etymology

From 'digraph' + '-ic' (adjective-forming suffix). This adjective allows linguists to describe systems and texts that employ digraphs as their fundamental units.

Kelly Says

English is incredibly 'digraphic'—in fact, over 80 digraph combinations exist in English, which is why teaching spelling requires patience and why spellcheck sometimes fails on historically unusual words.

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