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he: Change definition of abjad (see #132)
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<h2>Basic features</h2>

<p>Hebrew is an <a class="termref" href="../glossary/index.html#abjad">abjad</a>. This means that in normal use the script represents only consonants. This approach is helped by the strong emphasis on consonant patterns in Semitic languages. See the table to the right for a brief overview of features for the modern Hebrew orthography.</p>
<p>Hebrew is an <a class="termref" href="../glossary/index.html#abjad">abjad</a>. This means that in normal use the script represents consonants but not all vowels. This approach is helped by the strong emphasis on consonant patterns in Semitic languages. See the table to the right for a brief overview of features for the modern Hebrew orthography.</p>

<p>Hebrew text runs right-to-left in horizontal lines, but numbers and embedded Latin text are read left-to-right. ❯&nbsp;<a class="secref" title="Read more.">direction</a></p>

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