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phonogram

phonogram A phonogram is a written sign that stands for a thing or idea by using its spoken name rather than showing the meaning through its shape.

A phonogram is a written sign that stands for a thing or idea by using its spoken name rather than showing the meaning through its shape. In some cases, such as imitative words, it may represent the sound itself.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Ideogram” (Ideogram).
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