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'''Decuma''' is an {{wl|asemic writing|asemic}} {{wl|syllabary}} created by [[David J. Peterson]] and [[Claire Ng]] for the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Another Life]]''.
'''Dekuma''' is an {{wl|asemic writing|asemic}} {{wl|syllabary}} created by [[David J. Peterson]] and [[Claire Ng]] for the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Another Life]]''.


==Decuma script==
==Dekuma script==


The Decuma script is a syllabary characterized by single glyphs that undergo predictable modifications to represent various syllables. To illustrate this principle, take the example of a single consonant '''C''', where the form remains identical to the '''Ce''' form. Consequently, the glyph [[File:Decu_b.png|11px|baseline]] can be read as [be] or simply [b]:
The Dekuma script is a syllabary characterized by single glyphs that undergo predictable modifications to represent various syllables. To illustrate this principle, take the example of a single consonant '''C''', where the form remains identical to the '''Ce''' form. Consequently, the glyph [[File:Decu_b.png|11px|baseline]] can be read as [be] or simply [b]:


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===Numerals===
===Numerals===
The numerals of Decuma are summarized in the following table:
The numerals of Dekuma are summarized in the following table:


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Decuma numerals are typically typed from left to right. Rather than relying on punctuation, a small space serves to separate hundreds from thousands and so forth:
Dekuma numerals are typically typed from left to right. Rather than relying on punctuation, a small space serves to separate hundreds from thousands and so forth:


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===Punctuation===
===Punctuation===


Decuma has only a limited set of punctuation marks. These marks can be applied between words, at the end of sentences, or at either end of sentences based on visual aesthetics:
Dekuma has only a limited set of punctuation marks. These marks can be applied between words, at the end of sentences, or at either end of sentences based on visual aesthetics:


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[[Category:Decuma script| ]][[Category:Script appendices]]
[[Category:Dekuma script| ]][[Category:Script appendices]]

Revision as of 23:40, 26 July 2024

Dekuma is an asemic syllabary created by David J. Peterson and Claire Ng for the Netflix series Another Life.

Dekuma script

The Dekuma script is a syllabary characterized by single glyphs that undergo predictable modifications to represent various syllables. To illustrate this principle, take the example of a single consonant C, where the form remains identical to the Ce form. Consequently, the glyph can be read as [be] or simply [b]:

In addition to these basic syllable glyphs, vowel glyphs appear in a raised form when they follow another vowel. These raised vowel glyphs are reduced in size:

When a word begins with a vowel, a separate vocalic glyph is used. The following table demonstrates the combinations of every consonant and vowel, including these stand-alone glyphs for initial vowels:

Numerals

The numerals of Dekuma are summarized in the following table:

Dekuma numerals are typically typed from left to right. Rather than relying on punctuation, a small space serves to separate hundreds from thousands and so forth:

Punctuation

Dekuma has only a limited set of punctuation marks. These marks can be applied between words, at the end of sentences, or at either end of sentences based on visual aesthetics: