Signifier and Symbol

Signifier noun - The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something.

Symbol and signifier are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Symbol" instead a noun "Signifier".

Symbol noun - A device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark.

Signifier and symbol are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Signifier" with "Symbol", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: symbolic, symbolized, symbolism, symbolical, symbolised