letterer

let·ter

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [let-er]
- /ˈlɛt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [let-er]
- /ˈlɛt ər/

Definitions of letterer word

noun letterer a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail. 1
noun letterer a symbol or character that is conventionally used in writing and printing to represent a speech sound and that is part of an alphabet. 1
noun letterer a piece of printing type bearing such a symbol or character. 1
noun letterer a particular style of type. 1
noun letterer such types collectively. 1
noun letterer Often, letters. a formal document granting a right or privilege. 1

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Origin of letterer

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English, variant of lettre < Old French < Latin littera alphabetic character, in plural, epistle, literature

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Parts of speech for Letterer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Letterer

letterer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

letterer usage trend in Literature

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