hieroglyphic

Word parts

hieroglyph + -ic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌhaɪrəˈɡlɪfɪk/

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Noun

Singular hieroglyphic

Plural hieroglyphics

1. (usually plural) Hieroglyphics is a writing system of ancient Egypt, and other civilizations that uses symbols to represent individual sounds.
2. (countable) A hieroglyphic is the symbol used in such system.

Adjective

Positive hieroglyphic

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is hieroglyphic, it is related to this system of symbols.