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Definition of semiotics in English:

semiotics

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plural noun

treated as singular

  • The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

Pronunciation

semiotics

/ˌsemēˈädiks/ /ˌsɛmiˈɑdɪks/ /ˌsēmēˈädiks/ /ˌsimiˈɑdɪks/

Origin

Late 19th century from Greek sēmeiotikos ‘of signs’, from sēmeioun ‘interpret as a sign’.