Latin alphabet
alphabet used to write the Roman Latin language, then adapted and used in most languages of the world
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Latin alphabet is a natural writing system[1]. It ranks in the top 8% of natural writing system entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,108 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Based on: Etruscan alphabet[3]
- Subclass of: alphabet[4]
- Writing system: Latin script[5]
- Has use: Latin[6]
- Language of work or name: Latin[7]
- Has part(s): A[8], B/b[9], C/c[10], D/d[11], E/e[12], F/f[13], G/g[14], H/h[15], I/i[16], J/j[17], K/k[18], L/l[19], M/m[20], N/n[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Latin script[22]
- Quantity: 26[23]
- Script directionality: left-to-right[24]
- Different from: Latin script[25], Latin-script alphabet[26]
- History of topic: history of the Latin alphabet[27]
Why It Matters
Latin alphabet has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]