What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
semiological
Example
The semiological approach to advertising examines how meaning is constructed through visual and textual elements. [semiological: adjective]
Example
Roland Barthes is a well-known scholar in the field of semiology. [semiology: noun]
semiotic
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The semiotic analysis of a film examines how meaning is conveyed through visual and auditory elements. [semiotic: adjective]
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Charles Sanders Peirce is a well-known scholar in the field of semiotics. [semiotics: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Semiotic is more commonly used than semiological in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between semiological and semiotic?
Semiological is associated with a more formal tone, while semiotic can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
