"constructed script" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: constructed scripts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} constructed script (plural constructed scripts)
  1. (writing, linguistics) A new writing system specifically created by an individual or group, rather than having evolved as part of a language or culture as a natural script. Categories (topical): Linguistics, Writing Synonyms: artificial script
    Sense id: en-constructed_script-en-noun-Y-6YOqrx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: communications, human-sciences, journalism, linguistics, literature, media, publishing, sciences, writing

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