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Nomic

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(dated) Customary; ordinary; applied to the usual spelling of a language, in distinction from strictly phonetic methods..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (dated) Customary; ordinary; applied to the usual spelling of a language, in distinction from strictly phonetic methods.
  2. (sciences, philosophy) Relating to a law.

Example Sentences

The first and most obvious objection brought against the use of a phonetic notation in teaching a foreign language is the danger of confusion between the phonetic and the nomic spelling of the language.

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What does nomic mean?

Nomic means (dated) Customary; ordinary; applied to the usual spelling of a language, in distinction from strictly phonetic methods..

What is a synonym for nomic?

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What is the opposite of nomic?

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How do you use nomic in a sentence?

The first and most obvious objection brought against the use of a phonetic notation in teaching a foreign language is the danger of confusion between the phonetic and the nomic spelling of the language.

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