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pic·to·graph

(pĭk′tə-grăf′)

1. A picture representing a word, phrase, or idea, especially one used in early writing systems.

2. A pictorial representation of numerical data or relationships, especially a graph, but having each value represented by a proportional number of pictures. In both senses also called pictogram.

[Latin pictus, past participle of pingere, to paint; see peig- in Indo-European roots + -graph.]

pic′to·graph′ic adj.

pic′to·graph′i·cal·ly adv.

pic·tog′ra·phy (pĭk-tŏg′rə-fē) n.

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pictograph

(ˈpɪktəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf)

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

[C19: from Latin pictus, from pingere to paint]

pictographic adj

pictography n

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pic•to•graph

(ˈpɪk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf)

n.

1. a single pictorial sign or symbol, as in a system of picture writing.

2. a record consisting of pictorial symbols, as a graph or chart with figures representing a certain number of people, objects, etc.

3. a painting or drawing on a rock wall or the like by ancient or prehistoric peoples.

[1850–55; < Latin pict(us) painted (see picture) + -o- + -graph]

pic`to•graph′ic (-ˈgræf ɪk) adj.

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Noun

pictograph - a graphic character used in picture writing

grapheme, graphic symbol, character - a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters"

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pictograph

[ˈpɪktəgrɑːf] N

1. (= record, chart) → pictografía f

2. (Ling) (= symbol) → pictograma m; (= writing) → pictografía f

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