Explanation
The conception or practice of relating written signs directly to concepts or ideas rather than primarily to sound forms. It conceives writing as a potentially cross-linguistic route to meaning, while often underplaying phonological and grammatical mediation.
Example
The sign is intended to indicate the same concept independently of pronunciation.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Ideography” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it wholesale with actual logographic writing systems; ideography is often a theoretical model.
Effect on thought and perception
It conceives writing as a potentially cross-linguistic route to meaning, while often underplaying phonological and grammatical mediation.
Resonance
In the atlas, Ideography closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Ideography“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-031. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-031The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.