Definitions for semiotics

semiotics se·mi·ot·ics

Spelling: [see-mee-ot-iks, sem-ee-, see-mahy-]
IPA: /ˌsi miˈɒt ɪks, ˌsɛm i-, ˌsi maɪ-/

Semiotics is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 306 anagrams from letters in semiotics (ceiimosst).

Definitions for semiotics

noun

  1. the study of signs and symbols as elements of communicative behavior; the analysis of systems of communication, as language, gestures, or clothing.
  2. a general theory of signs and symbolism, usually divided into the branches of pragmatics, semantics, and syntactics.
  3. semiotics.

adjective

  1. of or relating to signs.
  2. of or relating to semiotics.
  3. Medicine/Medical. of or relating to symptoms; symptomatic.

Origin of semiotics

First recorded in 1875-80; See origin at semiotic, -ics

Examples for semiotics

I resisted the then-loud siren song of semiotics at Brown, and studied English instead.

His semiotics is the result of the fundamental pragmatic philosophy he developed.

To people attuned to semiotics, the ad was a powerful visual device.

So far, the semiotics out of Copenhagen Chic have split into (melting) poles.

Word Value for semiotics
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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