hieroglyphic (Meaning)
hieroglyphic (n)
writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
hieroglyphic (a)
resembling hieroglyphic writing
written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols
hieroglyphic (a.)
A sacred character; a character in picture writing, as of the ancient Egyptians, Mexicans, etc. Specifically, in the plural, the picture writing of the ancient Egyptian priests. It is made up of three, or, as some say, four classes of characters: first, the hieroglyphic proper, or figurative, in which the representation of the object conveys the idea of the object itself; second, the ideographic, consisting of symbols representing ideas, not sounds, as an ostrich feather is a symbol of truth; third, the phonetic, consisting of symbols employed as syllables of a word, or as letters of the alphabet, having a certain sound, as a hawk represented the vowel a.
Any character or figure which has, or is supposed to have, a hidden or mysterious significance; hence, any unintelligible or illegible character or mark.
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hieroglyphic Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to record their history and beliefs.
- The decipherment of hieroglyphics by Jean-François Champollion unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt.
- Hieroglyphs are intricate symbols that depict objects, concepts, and sounds.
- The Temple of Karnak contains countless hieroglyphic inscriptions that narrate the pharaohs' reigns.
- The Rosetta Stone played a crucial role in the deciphering of hieroglyphics, as it provided a parallel text in Greek and Egyptian.
- Hieroglyphic scripts have been found on tombs, temples, and even everyday objects like pottery and papyrus scrolls.
- The use of hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt spanned over 3,000 years.
- The largest collection of hieroglyphic texts is found in the British Museum in London.
- Hieroglyphs often incorporated animals, plants, and human figures to represent both concrete and abstract ideas.
- The study of hieroglyphics is known as hieroglyphology, and it continues to shed light on the culture and history of ancient Egypt.
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The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to record their history and beliefs.
The decipherment of hieroglyphics by Jean-François Champollion unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt.
Hieroglyphs are intricate symbols that depict objects, concepts, and sounds.
The Temple of Karnak contains countless hieroglyphic inscriptions that narrate the pharaohs' reigns.
