allograph

/ˈæləɡɹæf/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of a letter or numeral, especially one used in a specific handwriting style or context.

“The historian studied the allographs of the medieval manuscript to understand the scribe’s handwriting style.”

2. noun

A symbol or character that represents a letter or numeral in a specific context or style.

“The allograph for the numeral ‘7’ in the ancient script is distinct from its standard representation.”

Synonyms

  • character
  • symbol
  • variant

Antonyms

  • standard
  • typical