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Definition of "glyphic" [glyph•ic]

  • Carved, sculpted. (adjective)
  • Pertaining to glyphs. (adjective)
  • A glyph. (noun)

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Use "glyphic" in a sentence
  • "His concept of "glyphic" continuum is unexplained, but, according to McLeod, "can be understood if researched," and viewed side-by-side with the film."
  • "At first this parade of fantastic figures and elaborate glyphic symbols marching throughout the Dresden and other codices seems quite alien to our way of thinking."
  • "For example, Codex Azcatitlan, Codex Aubin (Ms. de 1576), and Codex Boturini all treat the same theme by means of pictorial narrative in the form of painted images and glyphic signs."