Latin · word
littera
alphabetic character; writing
Words sharing this root
alliterationRepetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.letterA written symbol belonging to an alphabet.letterA written message sent to someone.literalA fixed value written directly in source code.literalFaithful to the exact words or facts rather than a figurative meaning.literallyIn the exact, nonfigurative sense; also informally used for emphasis.literaryRelating to literature or characteristic of its writing styleliterateAble to understand and use written language.literatiwell-educated literary or intellectual people considered as a groupobliterateTo destroy or erase something completely.obliterationThe complete destruction or erasure of something.