pictographic
təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf noun
1.
a pictorial sign or symbol.
2.
a record consisting of pictorial symbols, as a prehistoric cave drawing or a graph or chart with symbolic figures representing a certain number of people, cars, factories, etc.
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pictograph (ˈpɪktəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a picture or symbol standing for a word or group of words, as in written Chinese |
| 2. | a chart on which symbols are used to represent values, such as population levels or consumption |
| [C19: from Latin pictus, from pingere to paint] | |
| pictographic | |
| —adj | |
| pictography | |
| —n | |
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is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| pictograph (ˈpɪktəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a picture or symbol standing for a word or group of words, as in written Chinese |
| 2. | a chart on which symbols are used to represent values, such as population levels or consumption |
| [C19: from Latin pictus, from pingere to paint] | |
| pictographic | |
| —adj | |
| pictography | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
pictograph
"picture or symbol representing an idea," 1851, from L. pictus "painted" (see paint) + -graph. First used in ref. to Amer.Indian writing.
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