Explanation
A historical system of shorthand signs that recorded utterances through highly compressed graphic forms. Shows writing as a technology of speed: thought is not merely preserved but recoded for the pace of speech.
Example
A complex word is recorded by one conventional sign.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Stenografie; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows writing as a technology of speed: thought is not merely preserved but recoded for the pace of speech.
Resonance
Shows writing as a technology of speed: thought is not merely preserved but recoded for the pace of speech.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Tironian notes“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP2-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP2-0003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.