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Meaning of the word hieroglyphic in English

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hieroglyphic

US /ˌhaɪ.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪk/
UK /ˌhaɪ.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪk/
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Adjective

1.

a writing system using hieroglyphs

Example:
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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing is fascinating.
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The Rosetta Stone was key to deciphering hieroglyphic script.
2.

difficult to read or decipher

Example:
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His handwriting was almost hieroglyphic.
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The ancient text was so faded it was practically hieroglyphic.
Synonym:
indecipherableunreadableillegibleobscurecryptic

Noun

1.

a hieroglyphic symbol or character

Example:
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Each hieroglyphic told a part of the story.
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The wall was covered with ancient hieroglyphics.
Synonym:
pictogramideogramsymbolcharacter
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