Braille: meaning, definitions and examples
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braille
[ breษชl ]
reading system
Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It consists of patterns of raised dots that represent letters and numbers. The system was developed by Louis Braille in the early 19th century and has become the standard for written communication among the blind. Braille allows individuals to read and write independently, providing them with access to literature, education, and information. Variants of Braille also exist for music notation and mathematics.
Synonyms
dot system, tactile alphabet.
Examples of usage
- She learned to read Braille.
- Braille books are available at the library.
- He uses Braille to label his belongings.
- Braille displays are used with computers.
- Teaching Braille is essential for literacy.
Translations
Translations of the word "braille" in other languages:
๐ต๐น braille
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Blindenschrift
๐ฎ๐ฉ huruf braille
๐บ๐ฆ ะัะฐะนะปั
๐ต๐ฑ alfabet Braille'a
๐ฏ๐ต ็นๅญ (ใฆใใ)
๐ซ๐ท braille
๐ช๐ธ braille
๐น๐ท braille
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ (jeomja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ Braillovo pรญsmo
๐ธ๐ฐ Braillovo pรญsmo
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๆ (mรกngwรฉn)
๐ธ๐ฎ brajica
๐ฎ๐ธ braille
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะัะฐะนะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ (braili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ Braille
๐ฒ๐ฝ braille
Etymology
The word 'Braille' originates from the surname of Louis Braille, a Frenchman who became blind at a young age due to an accident. Despite his visual impairment, he excelled in his studies and invented the Braille writing system at the age of 15, in 1824. The system was based on a military code called 'cubit', which used dots and dashes to convey information in the dark. Over the years, Braille evolved, and in 1854, it was officially recognized as the standard method for reading and writing by and for the blind. Louis Braille's invention opened new doors for education and communication, allowing visually impaired individuals to gain access to written texts. Braille has since been adapted in various languages and remains a vital tool for literacy and independence for many people worldwide.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,366, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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