Letter: meaning, definitions and examples
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letter
[ ˈlɛtər ]
communication
A written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She received a letter from her pen pal in France.
- He wrote a heartfelt letter to his grandmother.
alphabet
A character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The English alphabet has 26 letters.
- He struggled to remember the letter 'Q' during the spelling bee.
literature
A literary composition in the form of a letter.
Synonyms
correspondence, epistle, missive
Examples of usage
- The novel was structured as a series of letters between the two main characters.
- She enjoyed reading the letters of famous authors to gain insight into their lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "letter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 letra
🇮🇳 पत्र
🇩🇪 Buchstabe
🇮🇩 huruf
🇺🇦 літера
🇵🇱 litera
🇯🇵 文字 (もじ)
🇫🇷 lettre
🇪🇸 letra
🇹🇷 harf
🇰🇷 문자
🇸🇦 حرف
🇨🇿 písmeno
🇸🇰 písmeno
🇨🇳 字母 (zìmǔ)
🇸🇮 črka
🇮🇸 bókstafur
🇰🇿 әріп
🇬🇪 ასო
🇦🇿 hərf
🇲🇽 letra
Word origin
The word 'letter' originated from Old French 'lettre', which in turn came from Latin 'littera', meaning 'letter of the alphabet' or 'epistle'. The use of 'letter' to refer to a written communication dates back to the 13th century. Throughout history, letters have been essential for communication, both personal and official, before the advent of modern technology.