Haplography
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What Does Haplography Mean?
- 单写法
- 单写现象
- 单写错误
Haplography Pronunciation
/ˌhæpləˈɡræfi/
Haplography Definition
noun
Definition
The phenomenon of writing a word or a part of a word only once instead of multiple times, which can lead to errors or omissions in transcription.
In ZH
只写一个单词或一个词的一部分,而不是多次写,这可能会导致转录中的错误或遗漏。
How to Use Haplography in a Sentence
- Haplography often occurs in manuscripts where a scribe mistakenly omits repeated letters.
- The editor noted the haplography in the text, which distorted the meaning.
- In ancient texts, haplography can make it difficult to understand the original language.
- Students learning to transcribe should be aware of haplography as a common mistake.
- Researchers must consider haplography when analyzing historical documents.
Cultural Notes
Haplography is often discussed in the context of paleography and manuscript studies, where the accuracy of transcriptions is critical.