Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sig-nuh-fahy-er]
- /ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ər/
- /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sig-nuh-fahy-er]
- /ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ər/
Definitions of signifier word
- noun signifier a person or thing that signifies. 1
- noun signifier the configuration of sound elements or other linguistic symbols representing a word or other meaningful unit in a language. 1
- noun signifier linguistics: symbol or sound 1
- noun signifier a person or thing that signifies 0
- noun signifier a sound or group of sounds, an image, or a symbol that stands for an object or concept 0
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Origin of signifier
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; signify + -er1
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Parts of speech for Signifier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
signifier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
signifier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for signifier
noun signifier
- adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
- indication — anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.
- indicia — indicia (def 2).
- earnest — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
Top questions with signifier
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