Definition

A form of writing that uses pictures or symbols to represent words, ideas, or events.

Example

Ancient civilizations often used pictography to communicate important messages.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pictography?

Yeah, it's that way of writing using pictures, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how it records ideas visually.

Me too! It must have made communication so much easier back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pictography → It is formed from "pictus" (meaning painted or drawn) and "graphia" (meaning writing or representation). The word refers to a form of writing that uses pictures or symbols to convey meaning, essentially combining visual art with written communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine using 'painted' images ('pictus') to create 'writing' ('graphia') — that's how pictography communicates ideas through pictures.

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