icon
|i/con|
B2
/ˈaɪ.kɒn/
symbolic representation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'icon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'eikōn,' where 'eikōn' meant 'likeness' or 'image.'
Historical Evolution
'eikōn' transformed into the Latin word 'icon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'icon' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'image or likeness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'symbol or representation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a symbol or graphic representation on a computer screen that represents a program, option, or window.
Click on the icon to open the application.
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Noun 2
a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.
She is considered a fashion icon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39