noun
hieroglyphic
Hieroglyphic (noun) means a system of writing, used by the ancient Egyptians and other early civilisations, that represents sounds through picture-like symbols.
noun
1
A system of writing, used by the ancient Egyptians and other early civilisations, that represents sounds through picture-like symbols.
2
One of the picture symbols belonging to such a writing system.
3
Handwriting that cannot be read, or a symbol with a hidden meaning.
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Etymology
Coined in 1726 from French hiéroglyphique, from Latin hieroglyphicus, from Ancient Greek ἱερογλυφικός (hierogluphikós), from ἱερογλυφέω (hierogluphéō, "to represent hieroglyphically"), from ἱερός (hierós, "sacred, holy") and γλύφω (glúphō, "to carve, to engrave, to cut out"). By surface analysis, it splits into hiero- + glyphic.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hieroglyphic?
"hieroglyphic" (noun) means a system of writing, used by the ancient Egyptians and other early civilisations, that represents sounds through picture-like symbols.
What is another word for hieroglyphic?
Other words for "hieroglyphic" include hieroglyph.
What are the different meanings of hieroglyphic?
"hieroglyphic" has 3 main meanings: 1. A system of writing, used by the ancient Egyptians and other early civilisations, that represents sounds through picture-like symbols; 2. One of the picture symbols belonging to such a writing system; 3. Handwriting that cannot be read, or a symbol with a hidden meaning.
