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Ideogram: meaning, definitions and examples

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ideogram

 

[ หˆaษชdiษ™หŒษกrรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing system

An ideogram is a graphic symbol that represents an idea or concept rather than a specific word or phrase. Ideograms are commonly used in writing systems to convey meanings without relying on phonetic components. They are often seen in Chinese characters and mathematical symbols, enabling a form of communication that transcends language barriers.

Synonyms

icon, pictogram, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The Chinese language uses ideograms to represent complex ideas.
  • Mathematical ideograms simplify the representation of equations.
  • Signage often incorporates ideograms to communicate universally.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideogram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ideograma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‡เคกเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ideogramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดะตะพะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒ‡ใ‚ชใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idรฉogramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ideograma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ideogram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ด๋””์˜ค๊ทธ๋žจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุฒ ุชุตูˆูŠุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๆ„ๆ–‡ๅญ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญdeรณgram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะดะตะพะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ideogram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ideograma

Etymology

The term 'ideogram' originates from the Greek words 'idea' meaning 'form' or 'pattern' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'. This concept was significant in ancient civilizations where symbols served as a means of communication, evolving from simple pictographs to more complex forms. Its use can be traced back to early writing systems, including those of the Sumerians and Egyptians, who developed symbols to represent both ideas and sounds. Over time, ideograms became a crucial part of systems such as Chinese characters, which convey meanings through visually distinct symbols. The adaptation of ideograms in modern contexts extends beyond language, finding applications in areas like mathematics and computer science, symbolizing concepts in a concise and universal manner. The evolution of ideograms reflects humanity's ongoing endeavor to communicate abstract ideas succinctly and effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,791, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.