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writing system vs spelling

spelling vs writing system

writing system and spelling both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
writing system Yes No No No
spelling Yes No No No
As nouns, spelling is a hyponym of writing system; that is, spelling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than writing system:
  • writing system: a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
  • spelling: forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
writing system (noun) spelling (noun)
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
Difference between writing system and spelling

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