Explanation
A sentence or text that contains every letter of the alphabet at least once. Writing shifts from being a vehicle of meaning to a material inventory that must be fully traversed.
Example
Franz races across Bavaria in a completely dilapidated taxi.
Counterexample
A long sentence that does not contain all letters is not a pangram.
Distinction
Distinction from a lipogram: A long sentence lacking all letters is not a pangram.
Effect on thought and perception
Writing transforms from a vehicle of meaning into a material inventory to be fully explored.
Resonance
A pangram renders a directed relationship perceptible: writing transforms from a vehicle of meaning into a material inventory to be fully traversed.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Pangram“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-039. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-039The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.