heterographic UK /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹəʊˈɡɹæf.ik/US /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹoʊˈɡɹæf.ik/ adjective2 •Of a writing system in which a particular symbol represents more than one possible sound.In English. many letters are heterographic. •Misspelled; of or pertaining to an incorrect spelling or a spelling that differs from accepted standards.