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- noun psychology A symbol that represents a word but is not necessarily indicative of the object referenced by the word, used in studies of communication.
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Examples
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Because their vocal tracts are not shaped in a way that allows them to speak human language, the bonobos communicate using a system of lexigrams (symbols that represent words -- an interactive copy of their lexigram board is online here).
Sara Gruen: Sara Gruen, 'Water For Elephants' Author On The Inspiration For 'Ape House' Sara Gruen 2010
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Explicit teaching of a symbolic lexigram communication system with some logical structure to the male orangutan Azy, ongoing since
Animal Cognition Andrews, Kristin 2008
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Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.
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Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard.
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Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.
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Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.
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Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard.
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Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard.
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There's a symbol on the lexigram for folks like me - we're called visitors, and we come infrequently.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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Participation entails learning to communicate with humans via a "lexigram board" displaying some 400 abstract symbols that denote words, both for objects
NPR Topics: News 2010
kalayzich commented on the word lexigram
a sign which
represents a word
May 26, 2009