noun
featural script; featural writing system
A rare technical term in linguistics for a writing system where symbols encode phonetic features, such as Hangul. Used in academic contexts.
ハングルは素性文字の代表例としてよく挙げられる。
Hangul is often cited as a prime example of a featural script.
Compound of 素性 (sosei, 'feature') and 文字 (moji, 'character, script'). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a modern linguistic term.