glyph

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

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First attested in 1727. From French glyphe < Ancient Greek γλυφή (gluphē) "carving" < γλύφω (gluphō) "I carve, engrave"

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /glɪf/
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• Rhymes: -ɪf

[edit] Noun

glyph (plural glyphs)

1. A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
2. Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information.
3. (typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.
4. (architecture) A vertical groove.

[edit] Related terms

• anaglyph
• hieroglyph
• petroglyph
• triglyph

[edit] Synonyms

• (typography) sort

[edit] Translations