Definition

Relating to or represented by pictures or symbols that convey meaning.

Example

The ancient civilization used pictographic writing to communicate important messages.

Conversation

I saw this really interesting book about pictographic languages.

Oh really? I've never heard of that before.

Yeah, it showed how ancient cultures used pictographic symbols to communicate.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pictographic → It is formed from "pictus" (meaning painted or drawn) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho" meaning to write). The word "pictographic" refers to a writing system that uses pictures or symbols to represent ideas or concepts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pictus' meaning 'painted' and 'graphy' meaning 'writing' — pictographic refers to writing that uses pictures.

Visually Confused Words