transliteration

[ trans-lit-uh-rey-shuhn, tranz- ]

noun

1. the act, process, or result of writing letters or words using the corresponding characters of another alphabet or writing system:

   If you are new to Jewish prayer, the complete transliterations in this prayer book will enable you to pronounce the Hebrew words and participate fully in services.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transliteration¹

transliterate ( def ) + -ion ( def )

Example Sentences

At present the map-makers conform only in a unanimous desire to each use a different transliteration.

From Project Gutenberg

However the author's original spelling is preserved as it is a plausible transliteration of an unfamiliar word as he heard it.

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If your system allows for it, hovering over Greek text will show a transliteration.

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You can hover your mouse over Greek words to reveal a transliteration, and click on illustrations for a larger view.

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They attain their effects by bad spelling, and a simple transliteration reveals the poverty of their wit.

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Related Words

• adaptation
• explanation
• reading
• rendering
• rendition
• transcription
• version