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signifer | signified |

As an adjective signifer

is (obsolete) bearing signs.

As a noun signified is

(linguistics|structuralism) the concept or idea evoked by a sign.

As a verb signified is

(signify).

signifer

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (obsolete) Bearing signs.
  • * Holland
    • The signifer sphere, or zodiac.
    (Webster 1913) ----

    signified

    English

    (Intension)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (linguistics, structuralism) The concept or idea evoked by a sign.

    • Related terms

    * signifier * referent

    Verb

    (head)
  • (signify)

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