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- [law-guh-gram, log-uh-]
- /ˈlɔ gəˌgræm, ˈlɒg ə-/
- /ˈlɒ.ɡə.ˌɡræm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [law-guh-gram, log-uh-]
- /ˈlɔ gəˌgræm, ˈlɒg ə-/
Definitions of logogram word
- noun logogram a conventional, abbreviated symbol for a frequently recurring word or phrase, as the symbol & for the word and. Also called logograph [law-guh-graf, -grahf, log-uh-] /ˈlɔ gəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈlɒg ə-/ (Show IPA). 1
- noun logogram A sign or character representing a word or phrase, such as those used in shorthand and some writing systems. 1
- noun logogram a single symbol representing an entire morpheme, word, or phrase, as for example the symbol (%) meaning per cent 0
- noun logogram a letter, character, or symbol used to represent an entire word (Ex.: $ for dollar) 0
- noun logogram A character or symbol that represents a word or phrase (e.g. a character of the Chinese writing system). 0
- noun logogram A graphical symbol representing a concept or thing, as in roadside signs; a logo. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of logogram
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; logo- + -gram1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Logogram
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
logogram popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
logogram usage trend in Literature
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