Definition

A symbol that represents a whole word rather than just a sound or part of a word.

Example

In Chinese, each character is a logogram that stands for a specific word or idea.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a logogram before?

Yeah, I remember learning about them in art class.

It's fascinating how one symbol can represent a whole word!

Totally! It makes communication so visual and interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Logogram → It is formed from "logo-" (from Greek "logos", meaning word or reason) and "gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written). The word "logogram" refers to a written character that represents a word or phrase.

Memory Tip

Think of 'logos' meaning 'word' and 'gramma' meaning 'something written' — a logogram is a symbol that stands for a whole word.

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