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semiotics
[ˌsɛmiˈɑːtɪks]
noun
semiótica
1.
The study of signs and symbols and their interpretation and use
Semiotics helps us understand how meaning is created through signs and symbols in communication.
A semiótica nos ajuda a entender como o significado é criado através de sinais e símbolos na comunicação.
2.
The analysis of how signs convey meaning in relation to the things they represent
In semiotics, a red traffic light is a sign that represents the command to stop.
Em semiótica, uma luz vermelha de trânsito é um sinal que representa o comando de parar.
3.
The philosophical and methodological approach to understanding cultural meaning-making through symbols
Film semiotics examines how visual elements create meaning in cinema.
A semiótica do cinema examina como elementos visuais criam significado no cinema.
Synonyms
sign theory
symbolic analysis
signification
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
semiótica
Standard usage in academic and linguistic contexts
Portugal
semiótica
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
the semiotics of fashion
cultural semiotics
visual semiotics
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