Definition of SIGNIFIER

signifier

Plural: signifiers

Noun

  • the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
  • Something or someone that signifies, makes something more significant or important.
  • Something or someone that signifies, makes something more significant or important.
  • A card representing a querent, question, or situation.
  • A sign, such as a written or spoken word, which refers to some concept, object or person, the signified.

Origin / Etymology

From signify + -er.

Synonyms

descriptor, form, word form, significator

Scrabble Score: 13

signifier: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
signifier: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
signifier: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

signifier: valid Words With Friends Word