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allograph
[ al-uh-graf, -grahf ]
noun
- Linguistics. a variant form of a grapheme that is in complementary distribution or free variation with another form of the same grapheme, as t and T or n in run and nn in runner; an orthographic contextual variant. Compare grapheme.
- writing or a signature inscribed by one person for another, as distinguished from autograph.
- a deed or other legal document not in the writing of any of the persons who are party to it.
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Derived Forms
- allographic, adjective
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Other Words From
- al·lo·graph·ic [al-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of allograph1
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