Semiotic (adjective)

Relating to or concerned with the study of signs and symbols and how they are used to communicate meaning.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from greek semeƮon 'sign' + -tic.

Examples:

  1. The semiotic approach to communication was influential in the fields of linguistics, psychology, and philosophy.
  2. The semiotic theory of signs and meaning was central to the works of Charles Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure.
  3. The semiotic analysis of advertising, media, and culture was a common research topic in the social sciences and humanities.
  4. The semiotic methods for understanding the meanings of texts, images, and sounds were widely used in the fields of interpretation and critique.
  5. The semiotic perspective emphasized the role of culture, power, and ideology in shaping the meanings of signs and symbols.
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