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hieroglyphics

hi·er·o·glyph·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahy-er-uh-glif-ik, hahy-ruh-]
    • /ˌhaɪ ər əˈglɪf ɪk, ˌhaɪ rə-/
    • /ˌhaɪə.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-er-uh-glif-ik, hahy-ruh-]
    • /ˌhaɪ ər əˈglɪf ɪk, ˌhaɪ rə-/

Definitions of hieroglyphics word

  • adjective hieroglyphics 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 hieroglyphics inscribed with hieroglyphic symbols. 1
  • adjective hieroglyphics hard to decipher; hard to read. 1
  • noun hieroglyphics Also, hieroglyph. a hieroglyphic symbol. 1
  • noun hieroglyphics Usually, hieroglyphics. hieroglyphic writing. 1
  • noun hieroglyphics a figure or symbol with a hidden meaning. 1

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Origin of hieroglyphics

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 Hieroglyphics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hieroglyphics 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

hieroglyphics usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hieroglyphics

noun hieroglyphics

  • manuscript — the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
  • script — the letters or characters used in writing by hand; handwriting, especially cursive writing.
  • writing — the act of a person or thing that writes.
  • scrawl — to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner: He scrawled his name hastily across the blackboard.
  • chirography — handwriting; penmanship

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