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Mixed Systems
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Mixed systems, in the context of graphemics, refer to writing systems that do not adhere strictly to a single categorical classification, such as purely alphabetic, purely syllabic, or purely logographic. Instead, they integrate elements from two or more distinct systems to represent spoken language or meaning. This admixture is common in historical scripts and many contemporary writing traditions, reflecting linguistic contact, cultural borrowing, and evolutionary adaptation…