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reformed spelling

re·formed spell·ing
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-fawrmd spel-ing]
    • /rɪˈfɔrmd ˈspɛl ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-fawrmd spel-ing]
    • /rɪˈfɔrmd ˈspɛl ɪŋ/

Definitions of reformed spelling words

  • noun reformed spelling a revised orthography intended to simplify the spelling of English words, especially to eliminate unpronounced letters, as by substituting thru for through, tho for though, slo for slow, etc. 1
  • noun reformed spelling any of various proposed systems for simplifying the spelling of English words, esp. by establishing a consistent application of phonetic values and dropping unpronounced letters 0
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Origin of reformed spelling

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Reformed spelling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Reformed spelling

reformed spelling popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

reformed spelling usage trend in Literature

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