Glyph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡlɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glyph is a noun meaning A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
Meaning
A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
More Meanings
- Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information.
- (typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.
- (architecture) A vertical groove.
- A land snail of the genus Glyphyalinia
- Any of various black-and-white noctuid moths with figural-like wing patterns, such as those in Protodeltote, Deltote, and Maliattha.
Example Sentences
The grid column header displays a sort glyph indicating an ascending or descending ordering.
Word Forms
- glyphs
Synonyms for glyph
Depending on context, synonyms include sort.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include logograph, logogram, ideoglyph, graph, anaglyptography, phonograph.
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