sematology

English

noun
Definitions
  • The science of signs, particularly of verbal signs, in the operation of thinking and reasoning; the science of language as expressed by signs.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek σῆμα (sign, mark, token).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σῆμα

Gloss

sign, mark, token

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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