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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
The meaning
of the word 'symbol' is 'to throw together'. It is derived from the
ancient Greek word 'symballein' |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Two |
The use of
Signs and Symbols is a great way of saying something
quickly, they are a universal language and understood no
matter what language or dialect spoken |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Three |
Symbols,
Signs and Abbreviations have been used for centuries and
the use of signs and abbreviations are as old as the use
of alphabets! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Four |
A sign can
be described as an indicator, a clue, hint, reminder,
gesture or a cue. A sign used by a brand is known as a
trademark. Signs refer to objects in a more literal way,
such as pointing something out or standing for something |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Five |
The study of
symbols and signs is called symbology! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Six |
The @ or
'at' sign on the keyboard is one of the most popular and
familiar modern symbols! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Seven |
A symbol can
be as simple as a single character or a number |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Eight |
Many symbols
have deep religious and spiritual significance such as
the fish, the secret Christian sign |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Nine |
Each day we
see thousands of different symbols from road signs to
keyboard symbols! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Ten |
Pictograms,
Ideograms, Trademarks, Hallmarks, Logos, Monograms, Coat
of Arms, Abbreviations and Phonograms are all examples
of symbols! |
