Hieroglyphic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Hieroglyphic ( adjective )

1. Relating to hieroglyphs, the characters used in ancient Egyptian writing.
2. Relating to a system of writing in which pictures are used to represent words or sounds.

Origin:

From greek hieros "sacred" and glyphein "to carve", as hieroglyphs were used for sacred texts and carvings.

Examples:

1. The hieroglyphic inscriptions on the tomb walls were translated by the archaeologist.
2. Many hieroglyphic symbols have been deciphered and their meanings are now understood.
3. Hieroglyphic writing was used in ancient Egypt for religious texts and monumental inscriptions.
4. The hieroglyphic script is a logographic writing system.
5. The hieroglyphic language was written using a combination of logograms and phonetic signs.

(As a noun)

Hieroglyphic ( noun )

1. Relating to hieroglyphs, the characters used in ancient Egyptian writing.
2. Relating to a system of writing in which pictures are used to represent words or sounds.

Origin:

From greek hieros "sacred" and glyphein "to carve", as hieroglyphs were used for sacred texts and carvings.

Examples:

1. The hieroglyphic inscriptions on the tomb walls were translated by the archaeologist.
2. Many hieroglyphic symbols have been deciphered and their meanings are now understood.
3. Hieroglyphic writing was used in ancient Egypt for religious texts and monumental inscriptions.
4. The hieroglyphic script is a logographic writing system.
5. The hieroglyphic language was written using a combination of logograms and phonetic signs.