ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-SEMIO-W0263 · ATLAS 251

Interpretant

In Peircean semiotics, the effect or understanding through which a sign relates an object for an interpreter.

Explanation

In Peircean semiotics, the effect or understanding through which a sign relates an object for an interpreter. It places interpretation inside the sign relation and makes meaning an ongoing mediation.

Example

The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.

Counterexample

The interpretant is not simply the individual interpreter.

Distinction

The interpretant is not simply the individual interpreter.

Effect on thought and perception

It places interpretation inside the sign relation and makes meaning an ongoing mediation.

Resonance

It places interpretation inside the sign relation and makes meaning an ongoing mediation.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Interpretant“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-SEMIO-W0263. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-SEMIO-W0263

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