semiotics
advancedC2/sɛmiˈɒtɪks/ · sem-i-ot-ics
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
Meanings
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
نشانوں اور علامتوں کا مطالعہ اور ان کا استعمال یا تشریح۔
سیمیوٹکس
semiotics
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- semiotic analysis
- semiotic theory
- semiotic signs
Example Sentences
Semiotics helps us understand how meaning is constructed in language.
سیمیوٹکس ہمیں یہ سمجھنے میں مدد دیتا ہے کہ زبان میں معنی کیسے تشکیل پاتا ہے.
Semiotics humein yeh samajhne mein madad deta hai ke zuban mein ma'ni kaise tashkeel paata hai.
In literature, semiotics can reveal deeper layers of meaning in a text.
ادب میں، سیمیوٹکس کسی متن میں معنی کی گہرائیوں کو ظاہر کر سکتا ہے.
Adab mein, semiotics kisi matn mein ma'ni ki gehraiyon ko zahir kar sakta hai.
The study of semiotics is essential for understanding cultural communication.
سیمیوٹکس کا مطالعہ ثقافتی مواصلات کو سمجھنے کے لیے ضروری ہے.
Semiotics ka mutaala saqafati muwaslaat ko samajhne ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'semiotics' as 'the study of signs' to remember its meaning.
Picture a traffic sign and how it conveys information.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "σημειωτικός (sēmeiōtikós)" — pertaining to signs
First known use: 1900s
The term 'semiotics' became popular in the 20th century, primarily through the works of philosophers like Charles Sanders Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure, who developed theories about signs and symbols.