semioses

/sɪˈmaɪ.əʊzɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or system of using signs or symbols to convey meaning.

“The semioses of language is a complex system that can be studied in various fields of linguistics.”

2. noun

A system of signs or symbols that convey meaning.

“The semioses of a traffic light is a universal system that is understood worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • semiotics
  • symbolism

Antonyms

  • pragmatics