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ideographic

UK
/ˌaɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/
US
/ˌaɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/

Translations

ideographicadjective
more ideographic
Comp.
most ideographic
Super.
UK
/ˌaɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/
US
/ˌaɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/
The ancient Chinese script is ideographic, using characters to convey meanings directly.
L’écriture chinoise ancienne est idéographique, utilisant des caractères pour transmettre directement les sens.
Additional translations
idéogrammatiquePlus rare, en linguistique.
Synonyms
symbolic
illustrative
graphic
pictorial
representational

Definitions

ideographicadjective
Relating to or using ideograms, which are symbols that represent ideas or concepts rather than specific sounds or words.
The ancient Chinese script is ideographic, using characters to convey meanings directly.
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