Euclidean alphabet

noun

The classical Greek alphabet, a modified form of the Ionic alphabet adopted by Athens in 403 BC following its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The classical Greek alphabet, a modified form of the Ionic alphabet adopted by Athens in 403 BC following its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

    Synonyms: Greek alphabet, Ionic alphabet

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe classical Greek alphabet, a modified form of the Ionic alphabet adopted by Athens in 403 BC following its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

Similar
Greek alphabetIonic alphabet
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greek alphabet

Origin

Named after Euclid, the archon of Athens responsible for its adoption.

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APA

Euclidean alphabet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Euclidean%20alphabet

MLA

“Euclidean alphabet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Euclidean%20alphabet. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Euclidean alphabet,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Euclidean%20alphabet.

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