logogram
noun
logo·gram ˈlȯ-gə-ˌgram 
ˈlä-
: a letter, symbol, or sign used to represent an entire word
the ampersand and dollar sign are logograms
logogrammatic
ˌlȯ-gə-grə-ˈma-tik
adjective ˌlä-
Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
logograms
noun
as in logographs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- logographs
- pictographs
- attributes
- symbols
- insignia
- monograms
- logos
- emblems
- ikons
- crests
- totems
- badges
- cognizances
- icons
- insignias
- trademarks
- tokens
- colophons
- coats of arms
- ensigns
- stamps
- hallmarks
- impresas