Devanagari

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Devanagari is an Indic script used in India and Nepal. It is written from left to right, has a strong preference for symmetrical rounded shapes within squared outlines, and is recognisable by a horizontal line that runs along the top of full letters.

History[edit]

The Devanagari script is used for several languages including Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Sanskrit, and Konkani. It is a descendant of the Brahmi script, which was the earliest writing system developed in India in the mid-1st millennium BCE.

Structure[edit]

Devanagari is an abugida, meaning each base consonantal character carries an inherent vowel, which can be altered or muted by means of diacritics. It also includes additional symbols for vowels, which can be added to the base consonant.

Usage[edit]

Devanagari is used for writing Hindi, the most widely spoken language in India, as well as many other Indian languages. It is also used for writing Sanskrit, the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

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