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logographic

/ˌloʊɡəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does logographic mean?

adjective

Representing words by symbols or characters that represent the entire word, rather than sounds or phonetic values. Used in writing systems such as Chinese characters.

Example

"The logographic system used in Chinese writing is unique and complex, with thousands of characters to learn."

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