ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-SEZ-W0268 · ATLAS 251

Dyadic sign model (Saussure)

A model of the linguistic sign as the relation between a signifier and a signified.

Explanation

A model of the linguistic sign as the relation between a signifier and a signified. It makes meaning arise from an internal relation and from differences within a sign system.

Example

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

Counterexample

The dyadic model differs from Peirce’s triadic relation of sign, object, and interpretant.

Distinction

The dyadic model differs from Peirce’s triadic relation of sign, object, and interpretant.

Effect on thought and perception

It makes meaning arise from an internal relation and from differences within a sign system.

Resonance

It makes meaning arise from an internal relation and from differences within a sign system.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Dyadic sign model (Saussure)“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-SEZ-W0268. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-SEZ-W0268

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