Pictographies
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language-related concepts > <languages and writing systems> > <languages and writing systems by general type> > writing systems
Descripción
Writing systems that use pictures and drawings having a communicative aim. These pictures and drawings (called pictographs) are usually considered to be a forerunner of true writing and are characterized by stereotyped execution and by omission of all details not necessary for the expression of the communication.
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Otros términos
- pictography [en]
- pictographic writing [en]
- picture writing [en]
- picture-writing [en]