semiotics
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Coined by John Locke from Ancient Greek σημειωτικός (sēmeiōtikós), “‘fitted for marking, portending’”) < σημειοῦν (semeioun), “‘to mark, interpret as a portend’”) < σημεῖον (semeion), “‘a mark, sign, token’”) < σῆμα (sema), “‘mark, sign’”).
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semiotics (uncountable)
- The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.
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study of signs
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[edit] External links
- semiotics in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- semiotics in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- semiotics at OneLook® Dictionary Search
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- Anagrams of ceiimosst
- societism
