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Meaning
Noun
●
An
image
,
symbol
,
picture
, or other
representation
usually as an
object
of
religious
devotion.
●
In Religion:
A type of
religious
painting
portraying
a
saint
or
scene
from Scripture, often done on
wooden
panels.
●
A person or
thing
that is the best
example
of a certain
profession
or some doing.
●
In Graphical user interface:
A small
picture
that
represents
something.
●
In Linguistics & Semiotics:
A
word
,
character
, or
sign
whose form
reflects
and is
determined
by the
referent
;
onomatopoeic
words
are
necessarily
all icons.
●
Acronym of
index
currency
option
note
, a type of financial instrument.
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Origin
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English
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Latin
εἰκών
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Idol
Exemplar
Model
Eikon
Ikon
Graven Image
Related
Emblem
Symbol
Logo
Avatar
Overlay
Banner
App
Button
Hero
Image
Artist
Tab
Legend
Item
Font
Widget
Menu
Editor
Screen
Feature
Star
Sign
Buttons
Display
Artifact
Picture
Inspiration
Folder
Theme
Landmark
Label
Page
Card
Toolbar
File
Box
Masterpiece
Accessory
Window
Explorer
Brand
Thumbnail
Ambassador
Actor
Classic
Example
Mascot
Photo
Exemplar
Flag
Portrait
Pane
Graphic
Keyboard
Innovator
Expression
Wizard
Animation
Context Menu
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