signifier versus signified distinction — See post structuralism ; Saussure, Ferdinand de; semiology … Dictionary of sociology
signified — [sig′nə fīd΄] n. Linguis. the object or concept represented by a SIGNIFIER (sense 2) … English World dictionary
signifier — [sig′nə fī΄ər] n. 1. a person or thing that signifies 2. Linguis. a sound or group of sounds, an image, or a symbol that stands for an object or concept: cf. SIGNIFIED … English World dictionary
signifier / signified — by Claire Colebrook According to the structuralist linguist, Ferdinand de Saussure, a language is made up of signifiers or differential marks, which then organise or structure, not only our language, but also the very conceptualisation of… … The Deleuze dictionary
signifier / signified — by Claire Colebrook According to the structuralist linguist, Ferdinand de Saussure, a language is made up of signifiers or differential marks, which then organise or structure, not only our language, but also the very conceptualisation of… … The Deleuze dictionary
Signified — Signify Sig ni*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Signified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Signifying}.] [F. signifier, L. significare; signum a sign + ficare (in comp.) to make. See {Sign}, n., and { fy}.] 1. To show by a sign; to communicate by any conventional… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
signified — noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted the dictionary gave several senses for the word in the best sense charity is really a duty the signifier is linked to the signified •… … Useful english dictionary
signified — noun Date: 1939 a concept or meaning as distinguished from the sign through which it is communicated compare signifier 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
signifier — noun Date: 1532 1. one that signifies 2. a symbol, sound, or image (as a word) that represents an underlying concept or meaning compare signified … New Collegiate Dictionary
signified — /sig neuh fuyd /, n. Ling. the thing or concept denoted by a sign. Cf. signifier. [1630 40; SIGNIFY + ED2] * * * … Universalium
