Grammalogue

/ˈɡræm.ə.lɔːɡ/ noun

Definition

In shorthand and stenography, a single symbol or sign that represents an entire word or common phrase.

Etymology

From Greek gramma (letter, written character) combined with logos (word). The term describes how shorthand systems compress words into single symbols.

Kelly Says

Before computers, stenographers used grammalogues—special symbols for common words like 'the' or 'and'—allowing them to write as fast as people speak, making them essential for court reporting and journalism.

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