Etymology of the English word semiotic
the English word
semioticderived from the Greek word
semeiotikos, σημειωτικός
derived from the Greek word
semeiosis, σημείωσις
derived from the Greek word
semeiounderived from the Greek word
semeion, σημεῖον (an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally)
derived from the Greek word
sema, σῆμα
derived from the Greek word
semeioo, σημειόω (to distinguish; mark (for avoidance))
Date
The earliest known usage of semiotic in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
semioticsDerivations in other languages
Italian
semioticaUsage
Word found in Modern English
