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Poetry is the key to the hieroglyphics of nature.
David Hare

Meaning of "hieroglyphics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HIEROGLYPHICS

hieroglyphics  [ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIEROGLYPHICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hieroglyphics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HIEROGLYPHICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hieroglyphics

Egyptian hieroglyphs

Egyptian hieroglyphs or mdw·w-nṯr were a formal writing system used by the ancient Egyptians that combined logographic and alphabetic elements. Egyptians used cursive hieroglyphs for religious literature on papyrus and wood. Less formal variations of the script, called hieratic and demotic, are technically not hieroglyphs.

Definition of hieroglyphics in the English dictionary

The definition of hieroglyphics in the dictionary is a form of writing, esp as used in ancient Egypt, in which pictures or symbols are used to represent objects, concepts, or sounds. Other definition of hieroglyphics is difficult or undecipherable writing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HIEROGLYPHICS


affix
əˈfɪks
antefix
ˈæntɪˌfɪks
crucifix
ˈkruːsɪfɪks
demographics
ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks
dermatoglyphics
ˌdɜːmətəʊˈɡlɪfɪks
fix
fɪks
graphics
ˈɡræfɪks
infix
ɪnˈfɪks
micrographics
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡræfɪks
postfix
pəʊstˈfɪks
prefix
ˈpriːfɪks
psychographics
ˌsaɪkəʊˈɡræfɪks
refix
riːˈfɪks
reprographics
ˌriːprəˈɡræfɪks
significs
sɪɡˈnɪfɪks
specifics
spɪˈsɪfɪks
suffix
ˈsʌfɪks
superfix
ˈsuːpəˌfɪks
supergraphics
ˈsuːpərˌɡræfɪks
transfix
trænsˈfɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIEROGLYPHICS

hierocrat
hierocratic
hierocratical
hierodule
hierodulic
hieroglyph
hieroglyphic
hieroglyphical
hieroglyphically
hieroglyphist
hierogram
hierogrammat
hierogrammate
hierogrammatic
hierogrammatist
hierograph
hierographer
hierographic
hierographical
hierography

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIEROGLYPHICS

aquatics
basics
bioethics
classics
code of ethics
comics
computer graphics
consumer electronics
cosmetics
electronic graphics
electronics
ethics
forensics
geodemographics
lyrics
mathematics
medical ethics
meta-ethics
politics
statistics

Synonyms and antonyms of hieroglyphics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HIEROGLYPHICS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hieroglyphics» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of hieroglyphics

Translation of «hieroglyphics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIEROGLYPHICS

Find out the translation of hieroglyphics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hieroglyphics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hieroglyphics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

天书
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jeroglíficos
570 millions of speakers

English

hieroglyphics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hieroglyphics
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهيروغليفية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

иероглифы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hieróglifos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিত্রলিপিতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hiéroglyphes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hieroglyphics
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hieroglyphen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

象形文字
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상형 문자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hieroglyphics
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chữ tượng hình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hieroglyphics
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चित्रलिपी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hiyeroglif yazılar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

geroglifici
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hieroglify
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ієрогліфи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hieroglife
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ιερογλυφικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hiërogliewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hieroglyfer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hieroglyfene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hieroglyphics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIEROGLYPHICS»

The term «hieroglyphics» is regularly used and occupies the 78.746 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIEROGLYPHICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hieroglyphics

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3 QUOTES WITH «HIEROGLYPHICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hieroglyphics.
1
Cecil B. DeMille
As a boy, I used to look upon the hieroglyphics as so many wonderful pictures.
2
David Hare
Poetry is the key to the hieroglyphics of nature.
3
Neil Peart
For me, drum elements are like hieroglyphics - I think of a certain physical figure, and a little three-dimensional glyph will appear in my mind as I'm playing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIEROGLYPHICS»

Discover the use of hieroglyphics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hieroglyphics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Egyptian Hieroglyphics: How to Read and Write Them
Clear, easy-to-follow text tells absolute beginners how to transcribe hieroglyphs by presenting and explaining 134 phonetic elements.
Stephane Rossini, 2012
2
First Steps in Egyptian Hieroglyphics: A Book for Beginners
Hieratic is a form of writing in which only the most salient features of the hieroglyphics or pictures are preserved. i It originated, no doubt, in the hastily written memoranda and drafts of inscriptions with which the scribes supplied the masons or ...
E. A. Wallis Budge, 2012
3
The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo
This work not only tells how various types of natural phenomena, emotions, virtues, philosophical concepts, and human character-types were symbolized, but also explains why, for example, the universe is represented by a serpent swallowing ...
Horapollo, 1993
4
Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Written by perhaps the most prolific, erudite Egyptologist of the 20th century, this solid guide to hieroglyphics remains the standard introduction.
E. A. Wallis Budge, 2012
5
Soviet Hieroglyphics: Visual Culture in Late ...
Everything in this book, including the introduction, is worth reading... consistently fascinating... " -- Choice "... a lightning rush of images and ideas that constitute inviting material for future speculation.
Nancy Condee, 1995
6
Hieroglyphics and Other Stories
The debut collection of the Orange- and Whitbread-shortlisted author of Buddha Da A beautiful collection—charming, witty, and touching—these stories give voice to a variety of different characters: from the little girl who wants to look ...
Anne Donovan, 2004
7
Hieroglyphics: The Secrets of Ancient Eqyptian Writing to ...
This new kit tells the astonishing story of the ancient graphic language symbols.
Richard Platt, 2003
8
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-step Guide to ...
With the help of Egyptologists Collier and Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt.
Mark Collier, Bill Manley, 2003
9
The Hieroglyphics of Space: Reading and Experiencing the ...
The. Hieroglyphics. of. Space. 'Spatial images', wrote the German cultural theorist Siegfried Kracauer, 'are the dreams of society. Wherever the hieroglyphics of any spatial image are deci- phered, there the basis of social reality presents itself.
Neil Leach, 2005
10
Hieroglyphics: the writings of ancient Egypt
Explains the meaning and history of six hundred Egyptian hieroglyphics, and depicts aspects of Egyptian civilization and daily life
Maria C. Betrò, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIEROGLYPHICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hieroglyphics is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why do humans kiss each other when most animals don't? - BBC.com
In contrast, Egyptian hieroglyphics picture people close to each other rather than pressing their lips together. So what is going on? Is kissing ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Walk Like An Egyptian: Spike's 'Tut' Struts His Stuff 07/15/2015
It's doubtful this part of the Tut story was discernible in hieroglyphics inscribed on the wall of his tomb, but it's safe to assume that a great deal of ... «MediaPost Communications, Jul 15»
3
Can you speak emoji? Five tips on how brands can use them | The …
King Tut would be very upset. Hieroglyphics have been surpassed in adoption rate and speed by emojis (cue mummies turning in their tombs). «The Drum, Jul 15»
4
Ten Things You Need to Know for Wednesday - July 15, 2015
1799 - The Rosetta Stone, which helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, was found in an Egyptian village by French soldiers. «Utah Policy, Jul 15»
5
Kids explore Egypt at St. Pete camp
Staffer Maggie Podgwaite helps kids at her table while they were making hieroglyphics at the Great Explorations Summer Camp. This week's ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»
6
Lego artist recreates Justin Bieber's naked butt · Great Job, Internet …
“To give Lego Bieber some 'ink' like his counterpart, I even found a printed tile from an old Desert Adventures Lego set with some hieroglyphics ... «A.V. Club, Jul 15»
7
Camp Umoja marks 30 years of summer fun
Campers have learned about hieroglyphics and learned a little about Camp Umoja's history. But these children aren't sitting down, said Steve ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
8
Creativity Commons at Lesley receives $175K grant
Long before the written word and widespread literacy, people communicated via cave drawings, hieroglyphics and other art, much of which ... «Wicked Local Cambridge, Jul 15»
9
Keeping score of America's pastime - San Antonio Express-News
“I got hooked on this whole idea that you could create a perfect memory using your own hieroglyphics,” Dickson said. The earliest depiction of a ... «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»
10
Technology First World Problems | Neil Hughes | LinkedIn
Assuming you know all of your passwords by heart, the ubiquitous captcha codes that might as well be hieroglyphics will be waiting to test your ... «Pulse, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hieroglyphics [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hieroglyphics>. Apr 2024 ».
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