tetrasemic

/tɛˈtræsɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting a system of four signs or symbols used to represent all the distinct phonemes of a language

“The tetrasemic system is a complex method of phonetic representation.”

2. noun

a system of four signs or symbols used to represent all the distinct phonemes of a language

“The linguist studied the tetrasemic system of the ancient language.”

Synonyms

  • quadriliteral
  • quadriliteral system