The word “alphabet” originates from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta which were derived from the original Semitic names for the symbols: Aleph (“ox”) and beth (“house”). On the other side, the alphabetic system of letters which is in worldwide use today has a more complex story. The English alphabet, in…
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Millions of people all over the world use English either as their native language or as a fluent, second language. No matter which of the two groups you belong, there is a minuscule possibility that you are familiar with some words, let alone they are a part of your active vocabulary. In fact, you might…
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