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- [hahy-er-uh-glif-ik, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˌhaɪ ər əˈglɪf ɪk, ˌhaɪ rə-/
- /ˈhaɪə.rəˌɡlɪf/
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- [hahy-er-uh-glif-ik, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˌhaɪ ər əˈglɪf ɪk, ˌhaɪ rə-/
Definitions of hieroglyph word
- adjective hieroglyph Also, hieroglyphical. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented. 1
- adjective hieroglyph inscribed with hieroglyphic symbols. 1
- adjective hieroglyph hard to decipher; hard to read. 1
- noun hieroglyph Also, hieroglyph. a hieroglyphic symbol. 1
- noun hieroglyph Usually, hieroglyphics. hieroglyphic writing. 1
- noun hieroglyph a figure or symbol with a hidden meaning. 1
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Origin of hieroglyph
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Late Latin hieroglyphicus < Greek hieroglyphikós “pertaining to sacred writing.” See hiero-, glyph, -ic
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Parts of speech for Hieroglyph
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
hieroglyph popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hieroglyph usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hieroglyph
noun hieroglyph
- type — a number of things or persons sharing a particular characteristic, or set of characteristics, that causes them to be regarded as a group, more or less precisely defined or designated; class; category: a criminal of the most vicious type.
- figure — a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
- monogram — a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc.
- number — one of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals.
- mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
Top questions with hieroglyph
- what is a hieroglyph?
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