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. |
pictograph [ˈpɪktəˌgrɑːf -ˌgræf]
n
1. (Linguistics) 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
[from Latin pictus, from pingere to paint]
pictographic [ˌpɪktəˈgræfɪk] adj
pictography [pɪkˈtɒgrəfɪ] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  pictograph - a graphic character used in picture writinggrapheme, graphic symbol, character - a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters" |
Translations
pictograph [ˈpɪktəgrɑːf] N
1. (= record, chart) → pictografía f
2. (Ling) (= symbol) → pictograma m; (= writing) → pictografía f
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