Hieroglyphic

/ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ noun adjective

(chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus

Meaning

  1. (noun) (chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus
  2. (noun) Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph
  3. (noun) (by extension) undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol
  4. (adjective) Of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols “hieroglyphic obelisk”
  5. (adjective) Difficult to decipher

Letter breakdown

  • Hieroglyphic contains 12 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 8 consonant(s).
  • It uses 10 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 26.

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What does Hieroglyphic mean?

(chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus

How many letters are in Hieroglyphic?

Hieroglyphic has 12 letters.

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