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1. Latin Letter

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   The Latin letter (Roman alphabet), is a set of graphemes derived from the classical Latin script. It is the most widely used alphabetic writing system globally, forming the basis for scripts in hundreds of languages across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Its resilience stems from its adaptability, though some linguists argue its continued dominance is due less to inherent st…

2. Latin Set

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   The Latin Set refers to the fundamental orthographic collection derived from the Classical Latin script, characterized primarily by its twenty-six universally recognized graphemes (A through Z). However, in specialized contexts, particularly those dealing with historical paleography and suprasegmental analysis, the Latin Set is often expanded to include a dynamic array of diacritics, ligatures, and modified glyphs collectively known as the [Extended Latin Module (ELM)](/entries/exte…