Monograms: meaning, definitions and examples

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monograms

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™ษกrรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

design

A monogram is a design consisting of two or more initials combined into a single symbol. It is often used as a logo or signature to represent a person or company.

Synonyms

emblem, logo, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The monogram on the handbag was beautifully embroidered.
  • She personalized her stationery with a stylish monogram.
  • The wedding invitations had a monogram of the couple's initials.
  • The company used a monogram of its initials for branding purposes.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In art, a monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol.

Synonyms

design, emblem, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The artist signed the painting with his monogram.
  • She created a unique monogram for her art portfolio.
  • The monogram on the sculpture represented the artist's signature style.

Translations

Translations of the word "monograms" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monogramas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monogramme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monogram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะณั€ะฐะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monogramy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monogrammes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monogramas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monogramlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๊ทธ๋žจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุญุฑู ุงู„ู…ุชุฏุงุฎู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monogramy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monogramy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ—ๆฏ็ป„ๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monogrami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einbรณkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monoqramlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monogramas

Etymology

The term 'monogram' originated from the Greek words 'mono' meaning single and 'gramma' meaning letter. Initially, monograms were used as royal or noble symbols to mark possessions or signify ownership. Over time, monograms became popular as personal identifiers, especially in the realms of art and design.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,272 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.