Words Like SIGNIFIER

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SIGNIFIER.

10 Alternative Words Similar to signifier

1 Form Noun Synonym Words Like Form

2 Descriptor Noun Synonym Words Like Descriptor

3 Acronym Noun Hyponym

4 Root Noun Hyponym Words Like Root

5 Theme Noun Hyponym Words Like Theme

6 Abbreviation Noun Hyponym

7 Etymon Noun Hyponym Words Like Etymon

8 Base Noun Hyponym Words Like Base

9 Stem Noun Hyponym Words Like Stem

10 Radical Noun Hyponym Words Like Radical

5 definitions of signifier

1 the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

2 One that signifies.

3 Linguistics A linguistic unit or pattern, such as a succession of speech sounds, written symbols, or gestures, that conveys meaning; a linguistic sign. The signifier of the concept "tree” is, in English, the string of speech sounds (t), (r), and (ē); in German, (b), (ou), and (m).

4 One who or that which signifies, indicates, or makes known.

5 The sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign.

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