"lexigraph" meaning in English

See lexigraph in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlɛksɪˌɡɹæf/ Forms: lexigraphs [plural]
Etymology: lexi- + -graph Etymology templates: {{confix|en|lexi|graph}} lexi- + -graph Head templates: {{en-noun}} lexigraph (plural lexigraphs)
  1. (linguistics) A lexigram or ideograph, a graphical depiction of a single word. Categories (topical): Linguistics Derived forms: lexigraphic, lexigraphical, lexigraphy Related terms: semasiograph, logogram

Inflected forms

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