Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
logographic
Adjective
/ˌlɒgəˈɡræfɪk/
Definition
Relating to a system of writing that uses symbols to represent words or phrases instead of sounds.
Examples
- Chinese is a logographic language, as its characters represent entire words.
- The ancient Egyptians used logographic symbols in their hieroglyphics.
Meaning
Logographic writing systems are based on characters that stand for entire words or concepts rather than individual sounds or letters.
Synonyms
- Word-based
- Ideographic
