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semiotics
Semiotics (noun) means the academic study of signs and symbols, particularly when used for language or communication.
noun
1
The academic study of signs and symbols, particularly when used for language or communication.
2
The branch of study concerned with medical signs and symptoms; also known as symptomatology.
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Etymology
Coined by John Locke from Ancient Greek σημειωτικός (sēmeiōtikós, “fitted for marking, portending”), from σημειόω (sēmeióō, “to mark, interpret as a portend”), from σημεῖον (sēmeîon, “a mark, sign, token”), itself from σῆμα (sêma, “mark, sign”).
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What is the meaning of semiotics?
"semiotics" (noun) means the academic study of signs and symbols, particularly when used for language or communication.
What is another word for semiotics?
Other words for "semiotics" include semiology.
What are the different meanings of semiotics?
"semiotics" has 2 main meanings: 1. The academic study of signs and symbols, particularly when used for language or communication; 2. The branch of study concerned with medical signs and symptoms; also known as symptomatology.
