Definition of "orthographically" in English

adverb

1. (linguistics) Regarding or relating to orthography (the way in which languages, usually natural languages, are written).

   • Although it is possible to represent this phonetic distinction orthographically, such representation is not emically realized.

2. (linguistics) According to standardized or formally accepted orthography: using proper spelling, and (more strictly) proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and italics.

   • stylings that are orthographically valid (acceptable), albeit not preferable

3. (drafting, engineering, manufacturing) Using an orthographic projection (a way of showing three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional engineering drawings).

   • To represent an internal feature orthographically, dashed lines are used instead of solid ones.