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braille

 

[ breษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น braille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blindenschrift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ huruf braille

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ‘ั€ะฐะนะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alfabet Braille'a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚นๅญ— (ใฆใ‚“ใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท braille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ braille

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท braille

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์ž (jeomja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Braillovo pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Braillovo pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฒๆ–‡ (mรกngwรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brajica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ braille

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ‘ั€ะฐะนะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (braili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Braille

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.