semiosis en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Charles Sanders Peirce to describe a process that interprets signs as referring to their objects, as described in his theory of sign relations, or semiotics.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any activity, conduct, or process that involves signs, including the production of meaning.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semiosises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
endosemiosis · zoosemiosis · phytosemiosis · anthroposemiosis · semiosic · exosemiosis · biosemiosis