glyphs

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡlɪf/

Definition

A symbolic figure or character, usually incised or carved, that conveys a specific meaning or sound.

Examples

• The archaeologist spent years trying to translate every single glyph found on the temple walls.

• Modern computer fonts represent each letter as a unique digital glyph.

• Mayan scribes developed a complex system of glyphs to record their history.

Synonyms of glyphs

Words with a similar meaning to glyphs:

• sign
• symbol
• character
• pictograph
• ideogram

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