semeiotics

/ˌsɛmiˈɑtɪks/
noun
  1. The study of signs, symbols, and how meaning is created and understood; same as semiotics.
    • The course covers the basics of semeiotics, including icons, indexes, and symbols.
    • She wrote her thesis on the semeiotics of fashion and social status.
    • Semeiotics helps us understand how advertisements use images to persuade people.
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