Writing systems and scripts
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[edit] Classification
Writing systems and scripts are basically classified into three types:
Alphabetic scripts
Logographic scripts
Syllabic scripts
[edit] Alphabetic Scripts
A well known example of an alphabetic script is that of the Latin or Roman alphabet. It was developed in Europe, but its use has spread throughout the world. The first alphabets are believed to have originated from Egypt and Mesopotamia . An alphabetic system uses characters known as letters to signify spoken sounds. These letters can be placed in different orders to create words.
