semiology

se·mi·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [see-mee-ol-uh-jee, sem-ee-, see-mahy-]
- /ˌsi miˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌsɛm i-, ˌsi maɪ-/
- /sˌemɪˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-mee-ol-uh-jee, sem-ee-, see-mahy-]
- /ˌsi miˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌsɛm i-, ˌsi maɪ-/

Definitions of semiology word

noun semiology the study of signs and symbols; semiotics. 1
noun semiology study of signs 1
noun semiology the science of signs in general 0

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Origin of semiology

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek sēmeîo(n) sign + -logy

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Parts of speech for Semiology

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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semiology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for semiology

noun semiology

glossology — linguistics.
exegetics — The science of interpretation or exegesis.

All 2 Synonyms of semiology