iconograph

i·co·nog·ra·phy

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Definitions of iconograph word

noun plural iconograph symbolic representation, especially the conventional meanings attached to an image or images. 1
noun plural iconograph subject matter in the visual arts, especially with reference to the conventions regarding the treatment of a subject in artistic representation. 1
noun plural iconograph the study or analysis of subject matter and its meaning in the visual arts; iconology. 1
noun plural iconograph a representation or a group of representations of a person, place, or thing, as a portrait or a collection of portraits. 1

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < Medieval Latin īconographia < Greek eikonographía. See icono-, -graphy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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