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iconology

i·co·nol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi/
    • /ˌaɪkənˈɒlədʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with iconology

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