Term: semiotics: (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: bulletin: a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: laceration: the act of lacerating
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: anhydride: a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: rubber eraser: an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: ratchet: mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: phasmidae: stick insects
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: balaclava: a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: osprey: large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: stacker: a laborer who builds up a stack or pile
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: rift valley: a valley with steep sides; formed by a rift in the earth's crust