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- [ahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee]
- /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌaɪkənˈɒlədʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee]
- /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of iconology word
- noun iconology the historical analysis and interpretive study of symbols or images and their contextual significance; iconography. 1
- noun iconology the study of icons or symbolic representations. 1
- noun iconology The study of visual imagery and its symbolism and interpretation, especially in social or political terms. 1
- noun iconology the study or field of art history concerning icons 0
- noun iconology icons collectively 0
- noun iconology the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons 0
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Origin of iconology
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; icono- + -logy
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Parts of speech for Iconology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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iconology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
iconology usage trend in Literature
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