Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
logography
Noun
/ˌlɒɡəˈɡræfi/
Definition
Logography is the use of written symbols to represent concepts or words, rather than individual sounds or letters.
Examples
- In ancient Chinese writing, characters are primarily logographs.
- Modern logography can be seen in brands that use unique symbols to represent their identity.
- The transition from logography to phonetic alphabets marked a significant development in the history of writing.
Meaning
The term is often used in the context of writing systems where logograms, or symbols that represent words or phrases, are predominant.
Synonyms
- Symbolism
- Iconography
- Graphography
