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analphabetic

/ˈæˈnælfəˌbɛdɪk/
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Definitions of analphabetic
  1. adjective
    not alphabetic
    “an analphabetic arrangement of letters”
    “Jesperson's system of phonetic transcription is analphabetic
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    antonyms:
    alphabetic
    arranged in order according to the alphabet
    abecedarian
    alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers)
    alphabetised, alphabetized
    having been put in alphabetical order
  2. adjective
    relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic
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    antonyms:
    alphabetic
    relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
  3. adjective
    having little acquaintance with writing
    synonyms: unlettered
    illiterate
    not able to read or write
  4. noun
    an illiterate person who does not know the alphabet
    synonyms: analphabet
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    type of:
    illiterate, illiterate person, nonreader
    a person unable to read
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