idiograph (Meaning)
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idiograph (n.)
A mark or signature peculiar to an individual; a trade-mark.
Synonyms & Antonyms of idiograph
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idiograph Sentence Examples
- Ancient Egyptian writing employed idiographs, stylized pictorial symbols that represented words.
- Mayan script included both idiographs and phonograms, enabling a complex system of communication.
- The Chinese writing system originated from oracle bone inscriptions that were primarily idiographs.
- In linguistics, an idiograph is a written symbol that represents a specific meaning, independent of sound.
- Japanese Kanji characters are a combination of idiographs and phonograms, lending complexity to the language.
- Some scholars believe that the earliest forms of writing may have been composed entirely of idiographs.
- The study of idiographs, called ideography, provides insights into the evolution of writing systems.
- Certain symbols, such as the peace symbol or the skull and crossbones, can be considered idiographs.
- Logo scripts, like those used in mathematics and chemistry, employ idiographs to convey concise concepts.
- The use of idiographs enables written communication to transcend spoken languages, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
FAQs About the word idiograph
A mark or signature peculiar to an individual; a trade-mark.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ancient Egyptian writing employed idiographs, stylized pictorial symbols that represented words.
Mayan script included both idiographs and phonograms, enabling a complex system of communication.
The Chinese writing system originated from oracle bone inscriptions that were primarily idiographs.
In linguistics, an idiograph is a written symbol that represents a specific meaning, independent of sound.
