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DEMOTICS

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Demotics.

Demotics - as an adjective

Of or written in or belonging to the form of modern greek based on colloquial use

Demotics - as a noun

A simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script

Example: "Demotic script was eventually replaced by greek"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demotic script

The modern greek vernacular

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demotic languageromaicromaic language

Demotics - as an adjective satellite

Of or for the common people

Example: "Demotic entertainments"

Example Sentences

"The study of demotics is essential for understanding ancient Egyptian culture."
"The demotics script was used in Egypt from around 600 BCE to 400 CE."
"Scholars are still working to decipher many demotics texts."
"The instructor taught a course on demotics at the university."
"The demotics language is not widely spoken today."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMOTICS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demotics is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEMOTICS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEMOTICS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demotics is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEMOTICS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DEMOTICS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demotics is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMOTICS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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