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pasigraphy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A writing system where concepts are written instead of words. The system is not phonetic and uses ideograms, such as mathematical symbols. It is intended to be universally understood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • He spent his spare time on the weekend perfecting his very own pasigraphy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an artificial international language using characters (as mathematical symbols) instead of words to express ideas

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: artificial language

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: pasigrafia — Translations
  • Russian: пазигра́фия (pazigráfija) — Translations