Pictography

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkˈtuˈɡɹæfˈwaɪ/

Pictography (noun)

  1. A writing system that uses pictures or symbols to show ideas or objects.
  2. Using simple pictures or signs to communicate information without words.

Examples

  • Pictography uses drawings to record stories and events.
  • People studied pictography to understand early writing systems.