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Vocabulary Entry
ideographic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to writing that uses symbols or characters to represent ideas or concepts, rather than sounds or letters.
Example Sentences
"The ideographic nature of Chinese characters allows for the expression of complex ideas."
"In her art, she often utilizes ideographic elements to convey deeper meanings."
"The ideographic system makes it challenging for new learners to understand the language."
N
noun
A character or symbol that represents an idea or a concept rather than a specific sound.
Example Sentences
"In ancient scripts, an ideographic was often used to convey religious beliefs."
"The ideographs on the walls of the temple depicted stories from mythology."
"Learning about ideographs can enrich one’s understanding of various cultures."