˜yÐÄvlog

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ideography

[ id-ee-og-ruh-fee, ahy-dee- ]

noun

  1. the use of ideograms.


ideography

/ ˌɪ»åɪˈɒɡ°ùÉ™´Úɪ /

noun

  1. the use of ideograms to communicate ideas
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ideography1

First recorded in 1830–40; ideo- + -graphy
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Example Sentences

Only male aristocrats had the leisure, means and authority to learn and use Chinese ideography.

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The logical extension of what we have, joined with a use of the ideas which the Chinese ideography furnishes us, will render the special invention and promulgation of a Universal Character wholly superfluous.

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Nevertheless, long usage has induced some degree of ideography and symbolism.

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Philology, comparing the languages of earth in their radicals, must therefore include the graphic or manual presentation of thought, and compare the elements of ideography with those of phonics.

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Intensive vision has this Mr. Hardy, With a dark skill in weaving word-patterns Of subtle ideographies that mark him A man of genius.

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