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Signifier vs Incised - What's the difference?

signifier | incised |

As a noun signifier

is (linguistics) the sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign.

As a verb incised is

(incise).

signifier

English

(Intension)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (linguistics) The sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign.

    • Related terms

    * signified * referent ----

    incised

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (incise)

    • Anagrams

    *

    incise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * encise

    Verb

    (incis)
  • to cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave