linear system of writing
1Writing — is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols (known as a writing system). It is distinguished from illustration, such as cave drawing and painting, and the recording of language via a non… …
2Linear A and Linear B — Linear forms of writing used by Aegean civilizations during the 2nd millennium BC. Examples of Linear A, a syllabary (a writing system in which one character represents a whole syllable) written from left to right, date from 1850 BC to 1400 BC.… …
3Writing system — Predominant scripts at the national level, with selected regional and minority scripts. Alphabet Latin Cyrillic Latin Greek …
4writing — /ruy ting/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that writes. 2. written form: to commit one s thoughts to writing. 3. that which is written; characters or matter written with a pen or the like: His writing is illegible. 4. such characters or… …
5Linear (disambiguation) — Definition: The word linear comes from the Latin word linearis, which means created by lines. Usage in mathematics: * Linear, a property; * Linear code; * Linear equation; * Linear function; * Linear programming, a type of optimization problem; * …
6Linear A — an ancient system of writing, not yet deciphered, inscribed on clay tablets, pottery, and other objects found at Minoan sites on Crete and other Greek islands. Cf. Linear B. [1905 10] * * * …
7Linear B — an ancient system of writing representing a very early form of Greek, deciphered by Michael Ventris chiefly from clay tablets found at Knossos on Crete and at Pylos. Cf. Linear A. [1905 10] * * * …
8Linear A — n. ara ling. an ancient system of writing, not yet deciphered, inscribed on clay tablets, pottery, and other objects found at Minoan sites on Crete and other Greek islands • Etymology: 1905–10 …
9Linear B — n. ling. an ancient system of writing used for Mycenaean Greek, deciphered chiefly from clay tablets found at Knossos and Pylos …
10Linear A — /lɪniər ˈeɪ/ (say lineeuhr ay) noun an undeciphered system of writing found in inscriptions on tablets, pottery, etc., found at Minoan sites on Crete …
