Definition

A symbol or image that represents a word or idea, often used to convey information visually, especially in graphs or charts.

Example

The teacher used a pictograph to show the number of students who preferred different types of fruit.

Conversation

Have you seen the new pictograph in the report?

Yeah, it makes the data so much easier to understand!

I love how each image represents the information visually.

Exactly, it really helps to convey the message quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pictograph → It is formed from "pictus" (meaning painted or drawn) and "grapho" (meaning to write). A pictograph is a symbol that represents a concept or object through a drawing or image, essentially writing with pictures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a picture ('pictus') that tells a story or conveys a message, as if you are 'writing' ('grapho') with images. This helps you remember that a pictograph is a visual representation of an idea.

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