"base character" meaning in All languages combined

See base character on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: base characters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} base character (plural base characters)
  1. (computing) A character whose appearance is modified by one or more combining characters. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-base_character-en-noun-wNEsJ0Yj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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