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Term: signifiant

Description:

Signifiant is a French term primarily used in semiotics and linguistics to refer to a signifier, which is a unit of language that represents a concept or meaning. It is the visual or auditory form of a word, symbol, or sign that allows us to understand and communicate ideas.

Sample Sentences:

• The word "cat" in English is the signifiant for the concept of a feline animal.
• In the sentence "I love you," the word "love" serves as the signifiant for the emotion of affection.
• The stop sign on the road is a signifiant that signifies the need for drivers to come to a halt.

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