Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picture-writing
Noun
/ˈpɪk.tʃərˌraɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
A form of writing that uses pictorial symbols to convey ideas and stories.
Examples
- Ancient civilizations often used picture-writing to document their history.
- The cave drawings are an example of early picture-writing.
- Some Native American tribes utilized picture-writing as a storytelling method.
Meaning
Picture-writing refers to a system of communication that relies on visual images rather than alphabets or letters, allowing for the expression of narratives and concepts through illustrations.
Synonyms
- pictography
- hieroglyphics
- symbolic writing
