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picture writing

pic·ture writ·ing


noun 
Definition:
 
1. writing with symbols for whole words: a writing system that uses symbols or pictures to represent whole words or ideas rather than individual sounds, e.g. the writing system of Chinese

2. pictures recounting or reporting something: the reporting of an event or telling of a story using pictures instead of words, e.g. in ancient cave paintings

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