Definition
The system of spelling and writing conventions in a language; the correct or standard way of spelling words and using punctuation marks. It encompasses the rules for written representation of a language.
Example Usage
English orthography is notoriously inconsistent, which is why 'tough,' 'through,' and 'though' are pronounced so differently despite similar spellings.
Origin
From Greek 'orthos' (correct) and 'graphia' (writing).
Fun Fact
English orthography became largely standardized only after the printing press was invented; before that, spelling was highly variable even within individual documents.
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