Logogriph

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒɡəɡrɪf/

Definitions of logogriph

noun a word puzzle or riddle that involves the letters of a word being rearranged to form a new word or phrase

Example Sentences

A1 A logogriph is a type of word puzzle.

A2 Can you solve this logogriph? It's a fun challenge.

B1 The logogriph in the newspaper stumped many readers.

B2 She enjoyed creating logogriphs to challenge her friends.

C1 The author's book was filled with complex logogriphs for the reader to decipher.

C2 The logogriph competition attracted participants from all over the world.

Examples of logogriph in a Sentence

formal The logogriph is a type of word puzzle that involves decoding a set of words or phrases.

informal I tried to solve the logogriph in the newspaper, but it was too tricky for me.

slang My friend loves to challenge me with logogriphs when we hang out.

figurative Unraveling the mystery was like solving a logogriph, each clue leading to the next piece of the puzzle.

Grammatical Forms of logogriph

• past tense: logogriphed
• plural: logogriphs
• comparative: more logogriph
• superlative: most logogriph
• present tense: logogriph
• future tense: will logogriph
• perfect tense: have logogriphed
• continuous tense: is logogriphing
• singular: logogriph
• positive degree: logogriph
• infinitive: to logogriph
• gerund: logogriphing
• participle: logogriphed

Origin and Evolution of logogriph

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'logogriph' originates from the Greek words 'logos' meaning word and 'griphos' meaning riddle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a word puzzle or riddle, the meaning of 'logogriph' has evolved to also include any word game or puzzle involving letters or words.