ideography

American  

[id-ee-og-ruh-fee, ahy-dee-] / ˌɪd iˈɒg rə fi, ˌaɪ di- /

noun

1. the use of ideograms.

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ideography British  

/ ˌɪdɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the use of ideograms to communicate ideas

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Etymology

Origin of ideography

First recorded in 1830–40; ideo- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Only male aristocrats had the leisure, means and authority to learn and use Chinese ideography.

From Los Angeles Times

The logical extension of what we have, joined with a use of the ideas which the Chinese ideography furnishes us, will render the special invention and promulgation of a Universal Character wholly superfluous.

From Project Gutenberg

Nevertheless, long usage has induced some degree of ideography and symbolism.

From Project Gutenberg

Philology, comparing the languages of earth in their radicals, must therefore include the graphic or manual presentation of thought, and compare the elements of ideography with those of phonics.

From Project Gutenberg

Intensive vision has this Mr. Hardy, With a dark skill in weaving word-patterns Of subtle ideographies that mark him A man of genius.

From Project Gutenberg