Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idiograph
noun
/ˈɪdɪəˌɡræf/
Definition
A unique symbol or character that represents a specific concept or idea, often used in writing systems.
Examples
- Chinese characters are a form of idiographs, where each character conveys a specific idea or object.
- In certain ancient scripts, idiographs were utilized to depict whole words or concepts, leaving out phonetic elements.
Meaning
Idiographs are individual characters that stand for a particular meaning, differing from phonetic scripts that represent sounds.
Synonyms
- logogram
- symbol
- character
