| Definition: A type of writing
system where there are graphemes for consonants, but not for vowels. However, vowel sounds may be shown by using diacritics. Note: This is in contrast to alphabets, where there are graphemes for both consonants and vowels.
 The Aleppo Codex: a 10th century Hebrew Bible with Masoretic pointing (Source: Wikimedia Commons) |
| Example: Written Hebrew is a consonantary, whereas written English is an alphabet. |
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aka: abjad
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see: abugida | syllabary | bicameral alphabet | unicameral alphabet | alphabet
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