pic·to·graph (p k t -gr f )n. In all senses also called pictogram. 1. A picture representing a word or idea; a hieroglyph. 2. A record in hieroglyphic symbols. 3. A pictorial representation of numerical data or relationships, especially a graph, but having each value represented by a proportional number of pictures. [Latin pictus, past participle of pingere, to paint; see peig- in Indo-European roots + -graph.] pic to·graphic adj.pic to·graphi·cal·ly adv.pic·tog ra·phy (pk-t gr-f ) n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | pictographic - consisting of or characterized by the use of pictographs; "a pictographic script"; "pictographic stage in the development of writing" |
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