Arabiclike
Arabiclike is a descriptive label used in typography and linguistic discussion to denote features that resemble Arabic in appearance or influence. It is not a formal term in the core linguistics of Arabic but appears in design and descriptive contexts to signal similarity without using the actual Arabic script.
In typography, Arabiclike fonts imitate elements of Arabic calligraphy, including ligatures, contextual letter shaping, and a
In linguistic and cultural contexts, the phrase may be used informally to describe features influenced by Arabic,
Script and writing system: True Arabic script is an abjad written from right to left; Arabiclike designs
See also: Arabic script; abjad; ligature; calligraphy; right-to-left; typography; font.