picture writing

picture writing

n 1. (Linguistics) any writing system that uses pictographs 2. (Linguistics) a system of artistic expression and communication using pictures or symbolic figures

pic′ture writ`ing

n. a method or system of recording events or expressing ideas by pictures or pictorial symbols. [1735–45]

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picture writing - a writing system using pictographs orthography, writing system - a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols