ideogram

(idē ō gram′, -ē ə-; īdē-)

noun

  1. a graphic symbol representing an object or idea without expressing, as in a phonetic system, the sounds that form its name
  2. a symbol representing an idea rather than a word (Ex.: 5, +, ÷)

Origin: ideo- + -gram

See ideogram in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A character or symbol representing an idea or a thing without expressing the pronunciation of a particular word or words for it, as in the traffic sign commonly used for “no parking” or “parking prohibited.” Also called ideograph.
  2. See logogram.
  3. A graphic symbol, such as &, $, or @.

Related Forms:

  • idˌe·o·gram·matˈic (-grə-mătˈĭk) adjective
  • idˌe·o·gram·matˈi·cal·ly adverb

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