icon — a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪkɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still thinks the computer icons are tiny photographs of real objects.
- Steve Jobs became an icon of innovation in the tech industry.
- I accidentally deleted all my desktop icons and now my computer looks naked.
icon
NOUN[/ˈaɪkɑːn/]
a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
Revered symbol worthy of admiration
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'eikon', meaning 'image' or 'likeness'. Originally referring to religious images or representations in Byzantine tradition, the term has evolved to denote any symbolic figure or representation, extending to modern usage in computing for graphical symbols on digital interfaces.
Breakdown
eikon (Greek: image, likeness) — the root form remains intact in English 'icon', with no additional morphological elements; the semantic evolution reflects shift from religious imagery to broader symbolic and digital representations.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still thinks the computer icons are tiny photographs of real objects.”
“Steve Jobs became an icon of innovation in the tech industry.”
“I accidentally deleted all my desktop icons and now my computer looks naked.”
“The Statue of Liberty is an icon of freedom and democracy.”
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