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Definition of Semiotics
1. Noun. (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols.
Exact synonyms: Semiology
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Semiotic, Semiotical, Semiotician
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Semiotic, Semiotical, Semiotician
Definition of Semiotics
1. n. Same as Semeiotics.
Definition of Semiotics
1. semiotic [n] - See also: semiotic
Medical Definition of Semiotics
1. 1. The general philosophical theory of signs and symbols in communication, having three branches: syntactics, semantics, and pragmatics. 2. Obsolete term for symptomatology. Origin: see semiotic (05 Mar 2000)