alphabet

n. a set of letters or signs, usually listed in a fixed order, that are used to represent the basic speech sounds of a language in writing. In linguistics, the term is restricted to those writing systems in which the symbols represent individual phonemes rather than syllables. Compare syllabary. —alphabetical adj.

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Psychology term of the day

November 27th 2024

sexual tension

a condition of anxiety and restlessness associated with the sex drive and a normal desire for release of sexual energy. Sexual tension may be complicated by fear of inadequate performance, fear of an unwanted pregnancy, fear of discovery, or other concerns.