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semiotical

semiotical

9.9
Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how they give meaning
  • adjective
  • /ˌsiːmiˈɒtɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : semiótico
  • A semiotical approach can uncover deeper cultural messages in works of art.

Examples

  • The professor introduced semiotical theories to explain how language conveys meaning.

  • Their research focused on the semiotical aspects of advertising and brand symbolism.

  • The semiotical analysis of the film revealed deeper meanings.

  • In her thesis, she focused on semiotical theories.

  • The professor introduced semiotical theories to explain how language conveys meaning.

  • A semiotical approach can uncover deeper cultural messages in works of art.

  • Their research focused on the semiotical aspects of advertising and brand symbolism.

Synonyms

semiotic
vssemiotical
  • Specialized
2 8.9

About signs and symbols people use to make and share meaning like pictures or words

is concerned with the academic study and interpretation rather than communication focus
semiological
vssemiotical
  • Specialized
9.1

Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how people use them

is the alternative form sharing the identical academic meaning and focus
signaletic
vssemiotical
  • Specialized
9.9

About signs and symbols that give meaning, for example in advertising or traffic signs

is about the scholarly study and interpretation of signs in general
symbological
vssemiotical
9.9

Relating to signs that stand for ideas or feelings

includes both symbols and other signs and their broader interpretation
symbolical
vssemiotical
7.3

That shows an idea by a sign or object

focuses on the study and interpretation of symbols not just representation
symbolistic
vssemiotical
8.4

Using symbols to suggest ideas or feelings instead of saying them directly

concerns the academic study and interpretation of signs across many contexts

Surface Forms

semiotical positive

Morphology

semiotical = semiotic (transparent) = semiotic + al

Formed by adding the productive adjective suffix '-al' to 'semiotic', so the meaning is directly derived from 'semiotic'.

Etymology

The word semiotical comes from an old Greek word semeion meaning 'sign'. So, semiotical things are about signs and symbols and how we read their meaning, like a traffic sign or a brand logo.