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Glyph

/ɡlɪf/ · noun

Meaning

A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea..

Definitions by Sense

  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.
  5. A land snail of the genus Glyphyalinia
  6. 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.

Synonyms for glyph

sort

Antonyms for glyph

Related Words

logographlogogramideoglyphgraphanaglyptographyphonographideographcharaktersymbolphonogramlogographemegraphogramlexigraphideogramtypogramideogrammepictographicsiglumgraphemegramogram

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does glyph mean?

Glyph means A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea..

What is a synonym for glyph?

Common synonyms include sort.

What is the opposite of glyph?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use glyph in a sentence?

The grid column header displays a sort glyph indicating an ascending or descending ordering.

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