ideograph

• Symbole écrit qui représente directement une idée ou un concept, sans indiquer les sons de la prononciation.

A written symbol that represents an idea or concept directly, without indicating the sounds used to pronounce it.

1. Graphic symbol representing an ideaB2formal

   A written character that directly represents a concept or object rather than a specific word or sound in a language.

   Idéogramme : symbole graphique représentant une idée

   • Chinese characters are a form of ideograph.
   • The ancient Egyptian hieroglyph is an example of an ideograph.
   • Many traffic signs use simple ideographs to convey meaning quickly.

   Synonymesideogram

2. Symbol or emblemC1formal

   A distinct symbolic mark used to represent an abstract concept or brand.

   Idéogramme (symbole ou emblème)

   • The company logo became a recognized ideograph for quality.
   • In mathematics, the plus sign is an ideograph for addition.
   • Some ancient cultures used an ideograph to represent the sun.

   Synonymesemblemglyphiconlogographpictographsignsymboltoken