SIGNIFIED Meaning and
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The term "signified" refers to the meaning or concept conveyed by a sign or symbol in semiotics, a branch of linguistics and philosophy that analyzes signs and their interpretation. It represents the content or message that is associated with a particular signifier, which is the physical form the sign takes in the world.
In semiotics, signified and signifier are two interconnected components within the process of signification. Signified is concerned with the mental or abstract concept that is evoked or represented by a signifier. It is the idea, object, or concept that the sign refers to or represents. For example, in the sign "dog," the signifier is the arrangement of letters or sounds making up the word "dog," while the signified is the mental concept of an actual dog.
The relationship between the signifier and the signified can be quite arbitrary, as signs derive their meaning from cultural conventions and collective understanding. Different cultures or individuals may assign different meanings to the same signifiers. This concept was emphasized by Ferdinand de Saussure, a Swiss linguist considered the founder of modern linguistics and semiotics.
Understanding the signified is crucial for comprehending communication, as signs require shared meaning to effectively convey messages. By analyzing the relationship between signifier and signified, semiotics provides insights into the mechanisms of human communication and the world of meaning.
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It signifies nothing, also it does not signify, it is of no importance.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SIGNIFIED
The word "signified" is derived from the Latin word "significare", which is composed of two parts: "signum" meaning "sign" or "mark", and "ficare" meaning "to make or do". When combined, "significare" means "to make a sign" or "to indicate". Over time, this Latin word influenced the development of various Romance languages, and eventually made its way into English as "signify", which refers to expressing or indicating meaning or importance. The past participle form of "signify" is "signified", commonly used as a verb or adjective to convey the idea of being represented or conveyed through signs or symbols.
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