semiotics

Meanings

Noun

(philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.
The study of medical signs and symptoms; symptomatology.

Origin / 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”), from σῆμα (sêma, “mark, sign”).

Synonyms

semiology

Scrabble Score: 13

semiotics is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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